Chapter 61: A big one is coming
As humans, we constantly fluctuate in the world, from arrogance to inferiority, from inferiority to confidence, and from confidence back to arrogance, experiencing growth through repeated cycles.
Some people understand a lot, while others are merely mistaken.
"Every time I strive to become stronger, another insurmountable peak appears before me..."
It was after experiencing such bitterness that Tanjiro's heart grew even stronger.
From his initial overflowing confidence, to his gradual awakening, and then to the point where his excessive self-confidence was about to swell, it was actually a good thing for him that people like Senju Muramasa and Kani Nayuta appeared.
If you can't change others, then change yourself; only with an optimistic attitude can you face tomorrow.
Izumi Chihiro now understood this point as well.
Complaining and blaming others is merely a futile act.
How can you see a rainbow without experiencing the wind and rain?
After seeing the work written by Kani Nayuta, he was indeed shaken, but as soon as he thought of the goal he wanted to achieve, he knew he couldn't stop.
"Eriri, I finally understand a bit of what you felt back then."
Izumi Chihiro smiled to himself.
Back then, during the time he accompanied Eriri to England for a tutorial, because of Mashiro, almost everyone in the art studio left, leaving only a few people.
At that time, he didn't feel anything special because he wasn't very interested in painting; he just simply went with Eriri.
Even when Eriri was greatly distraught at the time, burying her tear-streaked face in his chest, he couldn't empathize.
Now, he finally understood.
However, unlike Eriri, the young Eriri back then needed his help to firm her resolve to continue on the path of painting.
But his mind was already firm enough.
Temporary frustration is nothing to fear; having a broader mind is the necessary factor for him to reach the top in the future.
...
After Kani Nayuta's matter concluded, Izumi Chihiro's focus naturally shifted to himself.
Kani Nayuta's talent was undeniable; her path would surely be smoother than his, so he didn't need to worry excessively about her.
He had already completed most of the sixth volume of demon slayer; the main content of this volume was the conclusion of the battle with Upper Rank Three, and the entirety of the battle with Upper Rank Two, with a portion of the battle with Upper Rank One at the end, aiming to highlight Kokushibo's power and create an atmosphere for the final volume.
This volume would be even more tragic than the previous ones, starting with Kocho Shinobu's sacrifice, and the disastrous defeat of Muichiro Tokito and Genya Shinazugawa, which would make readers realize that this centuries-long war between humans and demons was destined to end with a tragic period!
This was, of course, to be expected; the battle between humans and demons was inherently an unfair one.
As demons, they had hundreds of years to grow stronger, and even if this generation consisted of exceptionally talented geniuses who borrowed power from heaven through the demon slayer Mark, they still couldn't bridge such a huge gap.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni, who appeared as a deus ex machina, could only appear once.
The swordsmen who inherited the will of their predecessors and ultimately accomplished the great feat of slaying demons were also praiseworthy existences.
"Hmm, the perspective shifts shouldn't be too frequent, and the flashbacks here also need to be done better..."
This was Izumi Chihiro's realization regarding this volume.
His grasp of the material was already quite good; with hundreds of thousands of words of experience, his growth was astonishing enough.
Although he couldn't compare to those unique geniuses in the world, in the eyes of others, his speed of progress was already quite terrifying.
Because of this, Fujikawa Bunko gave him more attention than works with similar sales.
While waiting.
Senju Muramasa was also working on the second volume of fantasy demon blade chronicles.
Her goal was to seek works that interested her, and the works she wrote were completed according to this standard.
It was the same innocent heart, but because of the difference in talent, the expression was so different.
It was precisely because her standard for evaluating works was subjective.
Therefore, demon slayer would not be inferior to her own creation, fantasy demon blade chronicles.
To make a comparison.
Kani Nayuta admired Izumi Chihiro himself, so his works would always be her favorite, regardless of their quality.
Although the starting points of the two girls were different, they valued him equally, which put immense pressure on him while also filling him with pride and emotion.
If such excellent girls recognized him, didn't that mean he was also excellent?
For this, he could only repay them with even better writing quality, so that their affection could be truly deserved.
Pressure is growth.
Every night, the tapping of the keyboard in front of the computer, every deliberation of a sentence, every day's sweat.
One day, it will surely be reached...
That place!
The pinnacle of the industry, he would sooner or later have a place there.
...
Under the anticipation of numerous fans, the release of demon slayer Volume 6 finally arrived.
["It's finally here! It's finally here! It's finally released! Izumi-sensei, do you know how long I've waited for this day?"]
["Wow, it's only been a little over a month, which is quite fast compared to other authors, but it feels like a long time has passed. Am I just too excited?"]
["Izumi-sensei's ending to the last volume was really annoying! It completely maxed out my anticipation, but then I couldn't see the next part of the story..."]
["Izumi-sensei has also learned this annoying trick... always giving it to you only when you're desperate!"]
["Hehehe, none of that matters, the important thing is that a new volume is coming! Everyone cheer up! We can get revenge with Tanjiro and Kocho Shinobu! Woohoo~"]
["Kill! Kill! Die, Akaza and Doma! Avenge Flame Pillar and Kanae!"]
The pre-order comment section on the official website immediately became lively again.
The discussion atmosphere was very good, but soon, they would realize that they were far too optimistic at the moment.
Because.
The big one was about to come!