Japanese Entertainment: From special effects actor to action superstar

Chapter 392 We're Really Just Actors
Nobody is stupid. If you do something with too much of a purpose, it will be easy to be discovered that you have a purpose.

Gu Ming is currently pondering this question.

He knew what Zong Daochen had done: he took the lead in donating to the Hanshan Temple bell, led Japanese martial arts figures to participate in the Hanshan Temple New Year's Eve bell-ringing ceremony multiple times, visited Shaolin Temple more than ten times to donate, and participated in the investment of Shaolin Temple films.

That's right, it's just an investment. Zhou Guo welcomes foreign investment, but it doesn't welcome foreign involvement in internal affairs.

Therefore, Gu Ming dares to say that Zong Daochen must have considered participating in the film production, but it was simply rejected.

After all, the Zhou Dynasty was still under the film studio system at that time.

"I can take the money, and I can go to Hanshan Temple, but if I make it too obvious, the people there aren't stupid. They'll see right through me that I have an ulterior motive! I'm not like Zong Daochen, who has the respectable reason of being an outer disciple of Shaolin Temple, and can use the pretext of promoting Shaolin Kung Fu in Japan to travel to China one after another..."

Gu Ming couldn't help but scratch his head in frustration.

It’s difficult!
"If there has to be a purpose... why not just reveal it directly?"

Shaqin said in a low voice, "Instead of hiding it sneakily, it's better to show it openly. If you have a purpose, and everyone knows you have a purpose, then everything becomes much easier to explain. The more you hide it, the more attention it will attract."

Gu Ming pondered for a moment and nodded slightly.

"That's true. By the way, do you know anyone who has a big mouth and can't keep a secret?"

Shaqin shook her head.

She doesn't know that kind of person, because that kind of person wouldn't be around today.

Gu Mingxin thought to himself that he would have no choice but to find a few people from the firm.

He wants to invest in the film. He also wants to acquire the overseas rights, and coincidentally, Gu Ming also plans to provide some insignificant assistance.

For example, Zhou Guo had no experience with wire work. Historically, from Shaolin Temple in 81 to the first episode of Journey to the West in 82, he had never used wire work.

Therefore, Shaolin Temple's style was unique at the time because Shaolin Temple was serious about fighting.

The actor in the film was Jet Li, who was in his prime at the time and had not yet been injured. He was at the peak of his martial arts skills.

Gu Ming wouldn't mind revealing some details about the wire work, but he couldn't say it himself.

"I need to find someone with a big mouth... but at the same time, this person can't be too big! After all, I'll need to use him in the future!"

Gu Ming pondered.

So, where can you find someone with a really big mouth?
……

……

On the tram heading to the port area, Takeshi Kitano was trembling with fear, not daring to look up. He wrapped himself tightly in a jacket, as if afraid someone might suddenly jump out from somewhere.

At the next stop, two passersby brushed past Takeshi Kitano.

"sorry Sorry!"

Takeshi Kitano bowed his head and apologized profusely, which startled passersby.

This person is crazy!

The two quickly put on their hats and hurried away.

Akashiya Sanma sat in her seat, and could only sigh softly at this moment.

"Kitano, I told you not to go so far!"

"I never imagined that Akira Furuya was really the leader of the Yakuza!"

Takeshi Kitano was on the verge of tears.

So, yesterday, after he finished recording the show and was heading home, a group of masked men in black rushed out from a corner as soon as he turned a corner. Although they didn't actually beat him up, they threatened him and said that if something like this happened again, they would throw him into Tokyo Bay.

Takeshi Kitano then used his wisdom to think it over.

He hasn't offended anyone recently; the only person he could be considered to have offended was someone who said something wrong during a performance not long ago.

Takeshi Kitano feels immense sadness whenever this matter is mentioned.

Who knew you, Akira Furuya, were actually a bastard!
That very night, a flustered and dejected Takeshi Kitano went to find Sanma Akashiya. Although Sanma Akashiya wanted nothing more than to kick Kitano out, she gritted her teeth and gave him some advice.

Everyone in Tokyo knows where the Extreme Action Agency is. It's a converted warehouse in Minato Ward. Pack your bags, grab a gift, and hurry up and apologize! Say a few nice words before Tokyo Bay sinks, and you might avoid getting a beating.

Takeshi Kitano thought this made sense, so he packed up and took his friends to the extreme action agency.

Getting a beating is better than being sunk in Tokyo Bay.

When Takeshi Kitano walked into the stunt agency, the receptionist glanced at him, a look that Kitano would never forget.

Too scary!

"Oh, you're that Kitano something-or-other."

Tatsumi Niyamoto was leading several employees in practicing wire work when he heard this, and gave Takeshi Kitano a deep look.

"I've heard of you, I think you're a famous manzai performer."

Takeshi Kitano forced a smile.

He was supposed to just exchange a few words, but Niyamoto Tatsumi had already crossed his arms and was scrutinizing his face with great interest.

Takeshi Kitano's heart skipped a beat.

Among those who threatened him at the time, there was one who stood there, instructing his subordinates.

“Why are you so scared?” Tatsumi Niimoto said, “We’re not gangsters… no, we’re actors, we’re not gangsters.”

Takeshi Kitano was shocked. Here it comes! So, he finally told the truth after all?!

"Isn't it a coincidence? Brother Gu is in the office today. If you want to see him, then go inside."

Kitano Takenao nodded, but after taking a few steps, Akashiya Sanma beside him was stopped.

"You go in alone."

"Ah... yes!"

Akashiya Sanma took a deep breath and immediately confessed, "Actually, I'm from Nara too! I studied in Nara when I was a child. I, I'm from Nara too!"

The two families only managed a soft "oh" before Chen Si finally responded.

They're actually from the same hometown as Gu Gu!

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When Takeshi Kitano met Gu Ming, Gu Ming was sitting on the sofa fiddling with videotapes. The sofa seemed unable to support Gu Ming's body, leaving a deep indentation. Gu Ming had his eyes downcast, looking reserved—he was tired from staying up all night watching videotapes.

Takeshi Kitano took a deep breath.

Akira Furuya! You still say you're not a Yakuza?! All the Yakuza leaders on TV are like that!

When Gu Ming met Kitano Takeshi, his expression was completely blank.

Just like Takeshi Kitano, who later suffered facial injuries in a car accident.

"No, where did you find this person?"

Gu Ming sat sprawled on the sofa, loosening his tie and leaning closer to examine the quail-like man before him.

Zhenxia Long said in a low voice, "It's probably because this person has a sense of self-reflection and realized that he said something wrong on the show before, so he took the initiative to come and apologize."

Gu Ming asked, "What program?"

Zhenxia Long said a few words.

Gu Ming responded with an "oh".

That's all, it's nothing, he didn't take it seriously.

Gu Ming really didn't expect to meet Takeshi Kitano under these circumstances.

—Takeshi Kitano is not an Akuza, but he is a group with Akuza-like characteristics.

He later achieved great success and raised a "Kitano Army", which consisted entirely of young yakuza who voluntarily joined him out of admiration for Takeshi Kitano. Takeshi Kitano made many gangster movies with the help of the Kitano Army.

At the time, Takeshi Kitano's affair was publicized by the newspapers, and in a fit of anger, Kitano led a group of people out and smashed up the newspaper office.

However, there was more to the story. The newspaper contacted the Chikichikai (a political organization), and the Chikichikai members gave Takeshi Kitano and his army a good beating. In the end, Takeshi Kitano hurriedly went to apologize to the Chikichikai.

Therefore, it can be said that Takeshi Kitano is indeed not a respectable person.

He yearns for power, yet he also fears it; this is probably why Takeshi Kitano repeatedly makes gangster films.

Even a decent person couldn't make that kind of movie; Yasuke is just hyping up Oda Nobunaga.

Gu Ming pondered for a moment, then waved his hand magnanimously.

"I thought it was something big, but it turns out I called everyone here just for this little thing. Your name is Takeshi Kitano, right?"

Takeshi Kitano nodded.

"I forgive you."

Takeshi Kitano breathed a sigh of relief.

Gu Ming said, "But..."

Takeshi Kitano's heart skipped a beat.

But? There's a but?!

Gu Ming suddenly changed the subject: "Since you're already here, you can't just leave. Come and play a few supporting roles for me!"

Takeshi Kitano: No!!

I just want to be an ordinary stand-up comedian. I don't want to make movies with you bunch of yakuza!
Gu Ming glanced at Zhen Xialong.

Zhenxia Long called out to the outside.

"Your family is the same!"

"Coming, coming! What's up?"

Niyamoto Tatsumi led several boys in, rolling up his sleeves to reveal his muscular arms, each holding a baseball bat.

"There's no one here! What's going on! Huh? Was that you? Speak up! Here's your microphone, speak up! You bastard, you're such a jerk..."

A series of quick, natural tongue clicks.

Niyamoto Tatsumi half-squatted down, staring intently at Kitano Takeshi.

Takeshi Kitano immediately exclaimed, "I love movies! I'm a huge movie fan! I've always been a fan of Akira Furuya! Please, please allow me to be this actor, I'll do anything! Oh my god!!"

(End of this chapter)