Mizukage's Pokémon Ninja Scroll

Chapter 113 Slaying Teacher Zhan Again

"Oh my~ Isn't this Teacher Zhan Zhan again? Is he here to check on the publication progress of his new book?"

"Don't worry, we've already made the arrangements. Your masterpiece will be printed and published soon! I'm sure this book will be a huge hit throughout the ninja world!"

When the president of the publishing house named Shinjo saw Jianchuan Ju entering the room, he immediately greeted him enthusiastically, even a little flatteringly.

As for the "Zai Zhan Zhan Laoshi" he mentioned, it is naturally the pen name of Jianchuan Ju.

Although Tachibana Kanakawa really wants to make money, she'd rather not become famous.

"I'm not one to care much about empty fame; let's leave the title of bestselling author to Jiraiya."

Even before coming to the publishing house, Tachibana Kanakawa used a transformation technique to become a young man without eyebrows before publishing her book.

She just didn't want to be burdened by her reputation in the future.

"President Mashiro, you said you would arrange publication within three days. I was thinking that the time has come, so I came to see when I can get the finished book and keep a copy for myself as a souvenir."

"Teacher Zaizhan, what are you saying? Once it's printed, you can have as many copies as you want with just a word. It's also a good gift for friends."

"Um, there's no need to give it to a friend."

Even Jianchuan Ju, with his thick skin, showed a hint of embarrassment. He didn't have many friends to begin with, and he didn't want to lose any more.

Just as the two were having a pleasant conversation, a very discordant voice broke in.

"Our publishing house will not publish your book!"

Editor-in-Chief Takagi walked out of the office with an upright expression and slammed a stack of manuscripts in front of Kenkawa Tachibana.

However, before Jianchuan Ju could do anything, Mashiro jumped up from his chair.

"Takagi! What are you doing? You have no right to speak here!"

"President Mashiro? This gentleman? He doesn't seem to approve of my book?"

Jianchuan Ju is not without temper, so naturally she has to put on a show of attitude at this time.

President Mashiro quickly waved his hand, followed by a bow and apology.

"Teacher Zai Zhan, you've misunderstood. He's just a temporary editor here! He has no right to criticize us."

After hearing this, Tachibana Kanagawa looked at President Mashiro with a half-smile.

"Really? Judging from your demeanor, I thought you were the editor-in-chief of your company. If so, then I'll have to find another publisher."

"After all, I have other works to publish later. If your editor-in-chief doesn't approve of my work, it will definitely affect how much importance your company attaches to it."

Upon hearing this, President Mashiro was not worried but delighted, his eyes practically sparkling, and he immediately stepped forward to grasp Tachibana Kenkawa's hand.

However, Jianchuan Ju subtly dodged it.

President Mashiro didn't seem to mind, and smiled as if a chrysanthemum were blooming on his face.

"The book that we value most, especially Teacher Zaizhan's book, is the project that our publishing house values ​​most right now."

He then turned back to the editor-in-chief named Takagi and spoke with a serious expression.

"Mr. Takagi, you've been laid off! As for the payment, I'll settle it with you later!"

Former editor-in-chief Takagi looked furious, his finger trembling as he pointed at Mashiro.

In the end, he didn't say a word and turned away from the publishing house without hesitation.

President Mashiro, however, continued to chat enthusiastically with Tachibana Kenkawa with an indifferent expression.

In fact, Jianchuan Orange was not too surprised by such a development.

Before choosing this publishing house, Tachibana Kenkawa conducted a detailed investigation into its background.

The seemingly obsequious president of Shinjo was actually a collateral disciple of the Daimyo of the Land of Water, making him of noble birth in the ninja world.

However, the other party did not like their current life and wanted to make their own way, which is why they came to Kirigakure to seek development.

Of course, the other party also bought the Dream Eater Publishing House to start over because their previous two business ventures had both failed.

As for Editor-in-Chief Takagi, he was the former president of this publishing house.

After the publishing house was bought, Mashiro was worried about his lack of experience, so he retained the position of editor-in-chief.

Even Jianchuan Ju knew that his second business venture, which had already secretly utilized the family's resources, had still ended in failure.

However, Tachibana Kenkawa doesn't mind the other party's failure; what she values ​​is that the other party is willing to use the family's resources to help her business.

In this way, Tachibana Kenkawa's books can be better promoted within the Land of Water, and even throughout the entire ninja world.

However, after conducting the investigation, Tachibana Kenkawa did not expect that Editor-in-Chief Takagi would be so averse to his book and even refuse to publish it.

"I clearly wrote about the spirit of hard work and promoting positive energy! And they still rejected it? What an ignorant fool!"

Jianchuan Ju silently grumbled a few words in her heart, as for whether the other party was too miserable?

Judging from what Shinjo just said, it seems that Editor-in-Chief Takagi still has shares in the publishing house, and President Shinjo is preparing to buy them out directly.

The other person might be richer than her, so Jianchuan Ju had no intention of pitying them.

Finally, I've overcome a minor setback in my grand money-making plan.

Using the excuse that she had to go back to finish her manuscript, Tachibana Kenkawa declined President Shinjo's invitation to stay for dinner and happily left the publishing house.

"Hehe, does this mean I can just sit back and collect money from now on?"

Turning a corner, Tachibana Kanagawa, whose transformation had been dispelled, was still happily daydreaming.

Lanzi also jumped from the roof of the publishing house to Jianchuanju's feet and followed in his footsteps.

"Ju? What are you doing here today?"

A gentle female voice, tinged with surprise, came from behind Jianchuan Ju.

Startled, Tachibana Kanakawa, who was still lost in her fantasies about money and whose eyes were sparkling with greed, was jolted awake.

"Hey, Aunt Huizi, what are you doing here?"

Jianchuan Ju slowly turned around stiffly, as if the characteristic of "technical expert" had left him.

At the entrance of the publishing house, a gentle figure with blue hair stood there with a smile on her face.

Seemingly oblivious to the appearance of the Tachibana Monster, Saigyouji Keiko slowly walked over and spoke.

"I have a pharmacology book here, which was published with the help of this publishing house. I came to take a look today."

Keiko Saigyouji pointed to the Dream Eater Publishing House, then tilted her head strangely to look at Tachibana Kenkawa.

"Is Tachibana on a mission?"

"Ah, right, right! They were on a mission, right around here, and they just finished."

When Lanzi saw that its owner was talking nonsense again, it jumped to Saigyouji Keiko's feet in disgust and tugged at her trouser leg.

Keiko Saigyouji understood and bent down to pick up Lanzi.

"Bluey was very well-behaved today too."

"Quack~ ε=(ο｀*)"

Jianchuan Ju glared at the unruly little guy, then put on her signature smile again.

"Aunt Huizi, I've just finished my task. If you're not busy, would you like to have dinner together?"

"Great! I just had a new idea for special soldier rations. Ju, see if you can use it."

(End of this chapter)