After my triumphs and defeats, I created multiple aliases across countless worlds.

Looking into Byakuya's eyes, Akane Akane frowned, then relaxed and made a joke.

It was indeed she who chatted with Bai Ye yesterday.

After discovering the Naruto character Byakuya, she realized that this person would definitely become famous in the future.

Initially, Akane Akasaka suffered unfair treatment because her publisher and she herself were too weak. After being traumatized, she began to frantically hoard resources, connections, and seize resources.

This assertive style has made her a queen in the creative field.

And Bai Ye is naturally an indispensable talent.

When she first met Bai Ye, she thought that her conditions, which were beyond those of a newcomer, would surely win Bai Ye's heart.

Unexpectedly, Bai Ye directly rejected his conditions for the first time, and as Naruto seemed to become more and more popular, coupled with the auxiliary effect of Icha Icha Paradise.

Based on her judgment, winning over Bai Ye wouldn't be so easy.

So yesterday she raised the bar, even bringing up the fact that there would be a beautiful editor.

The person who can write about "Intimate Paradise" clearly has some dirty thoughts in their heart.

She had initially thought that this must have been written by a greasy, perverted middle-aged man who liked to peep on girls.

After all, without this kind of experience, one certainly couldn't write about intimate paradise.

But when she saw Bai Ye at the coffee shop, she was a little uncertain, even though their agreed meeting place was right there.

I reserved this spot myself yesterday.

In other words, the person who comes will definitely be Teacher Bing.

The fact that a young person could draw such comics and write such novels made Bai Ye's evaluation level rise even higher in her mind.

"No, I just wanted to say that my contract didn't include a beautiful editor. First of all, I want to say that I'm not a pervert. Don't look at me like that. Even though I wrote 'Make-Out Paradise,' I'm still a pure young man!"

Byakuya clearly noticed Akane Akasaka's strange yet slightly mocking gaze.

"That's right, you're not a pervert, you're a little pervert. Besides, I'm not really interested in knowing about these things. After all, who can say that a man's heart is pure? He's only pure when he's hanging on the wall!"

How about it? Want to discuss the contract terms? You'll definitely be very satisfied!

Chapter Thirty-Six - Signing the Contract, Kasumigaoka Utaha Stuck in a Bottleneck!

"You state your terms first!"

Regardless of what kind of person Akane Kousaka is, I will sign her as long as the conditions are right.

Besides, Akane Akasaka seems to be able to help me in my career.

At least, having had her work ruined in the past, she will also appreciate every work she creates.

"First, you can complete your work independently without anyone interfering, but you must guarantee to submit your work to me by the due date!"

Akane Akane extended her index finger to make a "one" sign, which was the first right she granted to Byakuya.

She will not change any of Bai Ye's drafts. She will raise her opinions, but if Bai Ye does not make changes, she will not force him to make changes.

Freedom to create is something every author needs.

"can."

"Secondly, there's promotion. My current publishing house isn't very big, but it's definitely not small either. Those big publishing houses have countless harsh conditions. They say, 'I don't want your copyrights. These copyrights belong to you, but our publishing house has the right of first refusal to use and purchase them.'"

After the animation is adapted, they need to have priority purchase rights at the same price.

I believe no painter could refuse to have the copyright granted to Bai Ye.

"The others?"

Bai Ye's eyes lit up. This thing can be licensed?

In fact, his bottom line is that the copyright belongs to him.

If I disagree, I'll just keep updating it online.

"You probably know other publishing houses, right? Besides the fixed royalties, they usually give you about 6%-10% of the sales revenue. If you sign a contract with us, we can give you 15%."

Fifteen percent is already very high.

Revenue is not profit; revenue represents how much money you make and how much you earn a share of the profits.

However, profits need to be subject to taxes and various miscellaneous fees.

"Does your publishing house also provide this kind of payment schedule for other newcomers?"

Giving 15% directly seems a bit generous; a newcomer getting 6% is already quite good.

"No, let's base it on potential. I acknowledge your potential, and if I don't bring something truly impressive to the competition with the other publishers, I believe you wouldn't choose me!"

Akane Akasaka always believed that as long as the talent was secured, it wouldn't matter if some of the profits were distributed.

Rather than letting others poach your talent and not making a single penny, it's better to lower your profit margin and attract the talent; at least you can still make money that way.

"If that's the case, then I agree. Is that all? Is there nothing else?"

"What else do you want? A beautiful editor?"

A hint of mockery flashed across Akane Akane's face. She had thought that after she spoke up, Byakuya would stop dwelling on the beautiful editor.

"Of course not, I just have one requirement, which is to submit the manuscript on time, although sometimes it may be a little late."

After all, I don't know when I might time travel, or how long I might travel through time.

Unless I write it in advance, but sometimes when I get lazy, I naturally won't write it, so I gave Akane Akasaka a heads-up beforehand.

"Okay, but after you sign the contract, I hope you won't update the comics on the blog anymore!"

If I update comics on a blog, readers will eventually all go to read the free version, and sales will definitely drop.

"However, if you still want to update online, the company will arrange a paid channel, so you can rest assured about that. Just don't update for free anymore!"

"Okay, then... is that it?"

"Take a look at the contract yourself, and sign it once you're sure there are no problems."

Akane Kousaka handed the contract to Byakuya. After both parties confirmed that there were no problems, the contract was signed. Byakuya gave Akane Kousaka a portion of the manuscript, and Akane Kousaka would be responsible for handling the subsequent Naruto publication.

After receiving the contract, Akane Akasaka hurriedly took her leave, as she needed to go back and settle the matter quickly.

After apologizing and promising to treat Byakuya to dinner next time, Akane Akane's first task upon returning to the company was to arrange for printing. Since the previous episodes had already been updated online, she didn't print many for the time being.

Then, she released the news that Bai Ye had signed with her company.

The industry was in an uproar.

That was incredibly fast!

A strange feeling arose in everyone's hearts. A manga artist who had just risen to fame, Akane Akasaka, had already made her move. No wonder she was known as a woman with a keen sense of smell!

...

"Huh?! No way?"

"Sawamura-kun, class is still in session."

The teacher glanced at Eriri, coughed lightly, and gave her a reproachful look, but didn't say anything more.

"Hug...sorry..."

Eriri's face showed a hint of embarrassment. She had always been a good student in the eyes of her teachers and a perfect classmate in the eyes of her classmates.

That incident has indeed affected my image.

But....

This is because I just saw that Baiye has signed a contract with a publishing house and is preparing to print physical manga of Naruto. The publishing house also mentioned that it will be adapted into an anime later!

Although I knew long ago that Naruto would definitely be adapted into an anime and that a contract would be signed.

But isn't this happening too fast?

I just learned a secret, and it's something I've always dreamed of.

Has Bai Ye really succeeded now?

And... he'll probably have a lot of fans in the future, I heard before that Hiratsuka Shizuka gave Byakuya a special leave of absence from school.

Did you take a break from school to draw comics?

Will he stop coming to school in the future? Over time, their friendship will fade away.

hateful!

My plan is going to fail.

But why do I feel a little disappointed?

...

"Tch, this bastard actually signed a contract. Does that mean he won't be late with updates anymore?"

Hiratsuka Shizuka looked exhausted; she hadn't slept all night, waiting for Baiye to update.