Tokyo 1970: I'll draw Doraemon?

"Brother, would you like to come and attend our school's graduation ceremony this year?"

"Hmm..." Arima Seiichi thought for a moment, then nodded, "I will go."

He had been away from his alma mater for three years and wanted to see if anything had changed.

……

"Mr. Oikawa, you need to go back to your hometown."

Upon arriving at the Oikawa studio, Eiko Ueda received some unexpected news.

"Ah."

Asano Megumi was packing her luggage, Fushimikawa turned and smiled at her before saying to Ueda Eiko, "The principal who has helped me so much is retiring, and I have to go back to visit him."

Through Akira Toriyama, Fushimikawa made contact with Principal Fujino.

They are both very busy people and rarely talk to each other, but some time ago, Principal Fujino still told Fushimikawa about his retirement.

Although he didn't make any demands, his words were filled with a longing to see him, so Fushimikawa naturally had to go back.

We mustn't hurt the feelings of the elderly.

"Naruto is at its most important moment, the Land of Waves arc is getting more and more popular, and it's coming to an end at the climax, but you, teacher..." Eiko Ueda couldn't understand it. Even if you've retired, you can visit him later. There's no need to rush.

"What did Editor Fukuda say?"

She asked quickly.

Fushimikawa said with a smile, "Fukuda-san is very supportive of me. He said..."

“Oikawa-kun, you haven’t been back to your hometown for three years. For three years, you’ve devoted all your time to manga. I was actually a little worried. But now that you can consider other needs, I’m happy for you.”

“Three years!” Ueda Eiko exclaimed in surprise. “Doesn’t that mean that you haven’t been back since you came to Tokyo, teacher?”

In the blink of an eye, Fushimikawa is about to enter his fourth year of university. For most people, this would mean starting to think about work.

On the contrary, Fushimikawa's career was thriving and unlikely to encounter any setbacks, so he could take the time to visit his hometown.

Asano Megumi feels the same way; Fushimi River's business is her business, and she will go back with Fushimi River to meet with her family.

“That’s right.” Fushimikawa nodded.

……

In the "Mission: Land of Waves" arc of Naruto, a powerful opponent appears.

He was Zabuza, a rogue ninja from Kirigakure, a master of silent killing techniques, skilled at stealth in dense fog, taking lives without anyone noticing.

He is ruthless, has a powerful aura, and kills people like dirt.

He is a character who truly embodies the characteristics of a ninja.

Even Kakashi was controlled by his Water Prison Technique.

If it weren't for Naruto and Sasuke's combined efforts, transforming into Fuma Shuriken to rescue Kakashi, Team 7 would have perished here.

"The Blood Mist Trial in Kirigakure requires one-on-one combat between companions. Zabuza killed all the examinees in his class. It was extremely bloody and cruel. Naruto was already very impressive to be able to win a round against him."

Here, Naruto's battle intelligence is first revealed, which readers find very enjoyable and makes them even more eager for the second battle.

During this time, Bai's story evoked their deep sympathy.

This lovely, gentle girl with long, straight black hair has such a tragic past.

The concept of bloodline limits appeared in the manga.

The displaced Haku was given meaning to life by Zabuza.

So she would say, "People only truly become strong when they want to protect something important."

Haku's feelings for Zabuza are unmistakable.

The gentle woman and the cold man are a favorite among some readers.

Until Bai said, "I'm a man."

How could someone so adorable be a boy!

Isn't Haku even gentler than Sakura?

"It's like drawing a woman and insisting it's a man."

Many readers began to learn about this art form in Japanese manga.

Why portray Bai as a male?

Eiko Ueda once asked this question.

Fushimikawa replied, “Isn’t this interesting? If Haku were a woman, what would be the point of her story with Zabuza? It would just be ordinary. But if he were a man, their relationship would become incredibly complicated, leaving much room for imagination.”

"Isn't this very taboo?"

"Hmm..." Eiko Ueda pursed her lips, and after a short while, immediately gave a thumbs up: "That's it!"

She gets so excited just thinking about it!

If it weren't for what happened later, when she met a very handsome boy in class and wanted to say hello and get to know him, he looked at her flat chest and asked hesitantly, "Are you a man or a woman?"

Eiko Ueda would like this storyline even more.

Haku is very kind; he uses senbon as a weapon so as not to take other people's lives.

Under his Ice Crystal Magic Mirror, Sasuke was no match for him and could only curl up in a ball, trying his best to avoid the senbon attacks. However, when Haku's senbon shot towards the defenseless Naruto, Sasuke still used his own body to block the attack for Naruto.

Even with a massive amount of blood gushing out and his neck riddled with thorns, he was still bleeding profusely.

His body lunged forward unconsciously, simply because of the bond that had formed between the two.

When Sasuke lay weakly in Naruto's arms and fainted, Naruto was furious.

The Nine-Tails' chakra erupted for the first time.

……

"This is totally the treatment a female lead gets!!"

Upon seeing this, Eiji Arima couldn't help but complain.

The plot is indeed exciting, with Sasuke awakening his Sharingan, Haku's past, and the inevitable battle between him, Naruto, and Sasuke.

But shouldn't Sasuke be positioned as the second male lead?

He was injured while protecting Naruto, and before he fainted, he was so pitiful, looking even more charming than Haku.

The plot heightened the moment when Naruto unleashed the Nine-Tails' chakra, making him incredibly exciting and passionate, a true example of a desperate counterattack.

But shouldn't Sakura, the female lead, be the one to do what Sasuke does?

"That's really strange."

In the original manga, Sakura is always protecting the person who commissions the mission and has no presence whatsoever.

Fushimi added some expressiveness to her, such as throwing kunai from a distance, providing information with her brilliant mind, and helping Kakashi.

Regardless of whether she did her best, the genius Kakashi managed to control Zabuza using a summoning beast.

He gathered his Lightning Blade in his hand and pierced through the chest of Haku, who had stepped forward to protect Zabuza with his life.

Upon seeing this gentle, girlish person, Kakashi's pupils dilated in shock.

His expression seemed to be in great pain, far exceeding the tolerance of a Jonin.

At this moment, Eiji Arima could not understand, but he was moved by Haku's wholehearted devotion to Zabuza.

He was willing to give up his life for Zabuza.

"Eiji, graduation ceremony is about to begin. Stop reading comics or you'll get caught by the principal."

A friend came over and said.

"I don't know why, but the principal has been staying at the school gate the whole time. I'm not afraid of him."

Chapter 115 The King Returns

"Why is the headmaster standing at the school gate the whole time?"

The graduation ceremony is about to begin.

Are you waiting for someone?

The students' surprised looks, coupled with the fast approaching deadline, made Director Shiraishi quite anxious.

"Teacher, you should go and preside over the graduation ceremony. The students are all waiting."

“What difference does it make if I’m gone?” Principal Fujiwara shook his head. “I’ve handed over all my work to you anyway. Is there anything you don’t understand?”

"Don't throw a tantrum now," Bai Shi said helplessly, still trying to be gentle. "You're 65 years old this year. You should have retired 10 years ago. It's only because everyone insisted that you were able to get ten renewals. According to national law, you've reached the limit. Please don't make things difficult for us."

"Hmph, I'm useless anyway, this school doesn't need me anymore," Principal Fujiwara said unreasonably.

"Go away," he waved his hand dismissively. "Go and do your own thing, Principal Shiraishi."

"teacher!"

As people get older, they tend to lose their temper, and since Principal Fujiwara is currently free of worries, he vented all his resentment on the student in front of him.

"You should at least tell me what you're here for, shouldn't you?"

"He's coming back."

"who is he?"

The road leading to the school was lined with cherry blossoms, just like it had been three years ago. When the wind blew, it looked like pink snow was falling.

In spring, even the air smells better than the cottonwood fluff that blankets Tokyo.

"Back in 68, the government planned to cut down the cherry trees here and plant poplars for economic development. It was only because Principal Fujino insisted that this scenery was preserved for so long. It is a gift he left to future students."

Seeing the scenery of his hometown, Fushimi River suddenly felt a pang of emotion.

Beside him, Asano Megumi, her fingers clasped together and hanging in front of her, was also taking in the familiar surroundings. She said:

"It is these beautiful scenes that have created such wonderful memories."

Fushimikawa said, "There are also human reasons."