Tokyo 1970: I'll draw Doraemon?

"Earth Escape Earth Dragon Bullet".

"Fire Dragon Bullet".

After taking control of Orochimaru, they launched a series of attacks, with ninjutsu of different attributes sweeping across the land. However, this exaggerated scene was just a game to the two of them.

The trump cards of other ninjas were nothing more than boring tricks in the face of the Third Hokage and Orochimaru.

Clearly, their battle was on a completely different level than any of their previous encounters.

The intense chakra of the two caused the roof tiles to shatter uncontrollably.

"Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique".

He removed his Hokage robe, revealing his military uniform underneath. Once the fight officially began, Hiruzen Sarutobi's ninjutsu was stunning enough.

Matsumoto never imagined that the Shadow Clone Technique could be used on ninja tools.

The number of shuriken multiplied, increased wildly, and spread everywhere, filling the manga and even Matsumoto's eyes.

"This is outrageous! Is this what Naruto is all about?"

Matsumoto was completely absorbed in this highly competitive match.

Faced with his teacher's attack, Orochimaru clasped his hands together and chose to use the Summoning Jutsu.

"Impure World Reincarnation!"

This most prominent ninjutsu, which has been a constant throughout Naruto, makes its appearance at this moment.

The first and second were summoned, while the fourth was stopped by Hiruzen Sarutobi.

What appears before the readers are the First Hokage and the Second Hokage of Konoha Village.

Unlike the later additions in the original work, Fushimi Kawa specifically states here that due to insufficient development of ninjutsu, the First and Second Hokage's strength could not be fully utilized.

In order to showcase the protagonist of this moment, Fushimikawa did not intend for the First and Second Hokage to have any presence at this time; they only appeared to highlight Orochimaru's power.

Chapter 151 A New Peak for Hot-Blooded Manga

"Only one-tenth of my peak strength, is that alright?"

Matsumoto was thinking, but then the amazing performances of the First Senju Hashirama and the Second Senju Tobirama left him speechless.

"Water Release: Water Formation Wall!"

It looked like a defensive technique, but when the Second Hokage used it, it reminded Matsumoto of Kakashi's Great Waterfall Technique.

Later, the second generation's Water Release: Water Wave further altered the rooftop's terrain. After the waves receded, the battlefield transformed into a rocky seaside landscape.

The First Hokage was even more astonishing, parrying the Third Hokage's Fire Release with his bare hands; his superior taijutsu allowed him to ruthlessly ravage the elderly.

The two attacked relentlessly, giving Hiruzen Sarutobi no chance to catch his breath.

He was then controlled by the First Hokage's Wood Release: Sea of ​​Trees.

The roots twisted and turned, and a towering tree, so large that it would take three or five people to encircle it, grew from the sturdy roof. Its branches stretched out, its leaves were lush, and it displayed vigorous vitality.

The terrain kept changing, and enemies were everywhere. Hiruzen Sarutobi was caught off guard and got tied up by tree branches and vines.

"Wow...that's amazing!"

Matsumoto was utterly shocked. Compared to these scenes, the previous Chunin Exams, and even the battles between Rock Lee and Gaara, seemed like child's play.

If they appear on such a battlefield, they will be taken down in one round.

He completely forgot about Sasuke and Naruto, Gaara and all of that.

All he wants to see right now is a battle at the Kage level!

What other fantastical ninjutsu will appear next?

How much more powerful will it be?

He really wants to see it!

How will Hiruzen Sarutobi break this deadlock? What exactly are the abilities of the summoning technique he used at the crucial moment, the Monkey King Enma?

What other actions will Orochimaru take?

How strong were the first and second generation leaders at their peak?

Matsumoto's mind raced with excitement and curiosity, eager to see the plot unfold as soon as possible.

However, when he finished flipping through the comic book, the word "end" completely stunned him.

"That's it, it's over?"

Before he knew it, he had finished reading the twenty-page manuscript.

To see what happens next, we'll have to wait another week...

No, it's two weeks.

After realizing this...

"No!" In the snowy weather, Matsumoto knelt down in anguish, as if he had lost a beloved person. "Oikawa-sensei! Why does it have to end here!"

"I only watched it for a little while, how come this episode is gone?"

……

Matsumoto's change is a change in the Naruto readers—90%? 95%?

It seems that everyone was captivated by the battle scenes in Naruto.

The new storyline of "Naruto" has far exceeded what they expected: the ultimate showdown between Naruto and Sasuke.

What male lead and male second lead? In the end, they're just two low-ranking ninja.

In terms of expressiveness, how can it compare to Naruto?

This battle completely elevated the combat power level of "Naruto" by more than one level.

The Impure World Reincarnation, the towering waves, and the forest of trees created by ninjutsu are all spectacular sights that readers cannot even imagine.

"This is a battle steeped in history, and the competition between students is on a completely different level."

"His ninjutsu is effortless and incredibly powerful, even stronger than a cannon! That's what a ninja is all about! It's so satisfying to watch!"

"But we won't be able to see the next chapter for another two weeks."

"Perhaps it won't be a battle between the Hokage and Orochimaru, but rather Sasuke catching up with Gaara and finishing his unfinished match with his opponent."

"Oh no, what's going on? I wanted to see a battle at the Kage level!"

The reader feedback after this chapter was surprisingly positive.

Naruto, already a popular manga, has expanded into new markets amidst widespread discussion.

Even during winter break, students expressed their desire to share and communicate through private meetings and phone calls, conveying their love for Naruto.

The word spread like wildfire, and through this process, Naruto achieved an anime-like effect, becoming a well-known work among teenagers.

……

“I expected this, but I didn’t expect it to turn out like this.”

When he received the sample copy of "Naruto," Adachi Mitsuru felt uneasy after only glancing at it twice.

The expressiveness of this plot and panel layout completely surpassed the limits of 1970s comics, reaching a higher level.

From this point on, shonen manga will be divided into two eras: one before Naruto and the other after Naruto.

Countless manga artists will analyze this chapter of "Naruto" panel by panel to learn about battle storyboarding and the way high-level combat power is portrayed.

"This is really too much. Do you have to be so serious, Mr. Oikawa?"

Adachi Mitsuru wanted to curl the corners of his mouth to express nonchalance, but he found that he couldn't do it. His mouth was as if he had no muscles, and he could only droop helplessly, revealing a bitter smile.

"I have lost confidence in defeating him."

Adachi Mitsuru looked at Kamei Osamu, "I'm afraid that during this period of Naruto, no one could defeat it."

Kamei Osamu took a deep breath, wanting to nod, but as an editor, he couldn't boost others' morale while diminishing his own. He could only ever give the cartoonists the positive and uplifting aspects.

"This battle isn't over yet; the outcome is still uncertain. You can't let your guard down, and..."

"And what?"

"Touch lost to Black Jack and came in third place."

"Huh?" Adachi Mitsuru's mouth dropped open. His smug words not only failed to make him number one, but also caused him to fall to the bottom in the battle between the strongest in history and the strongest in modern times.

How could he possibly tolerate this?

"Losing to Tezuka-sensei? That won't do!"

……

During the Lunar New Year, Megumi Asano did not go home, but chose to stay in Tokyo with Fushimikawa.

This time, she didn't need to brave the wind and snow to conduct market research. The name "Naruto" had already overshadowed all other comics and become the work that teenagers were talking about all the time.

If someone doesn't watch "Naruto" and doesn't understand the story, they won't have anything in common with their classmates and will gradually become isolated.

Therefore, in Japan, where people value reading the atmosphere, everyone tries to blend in with the crowd. Even if they don't like Naruto, they will force themselves to watch it.

Having reached this level, there's no need to worry about Naruto's sales anymore.

"We've received an invitation to Future Society's annual meeting on January 8th. Would you like to attend?"

Fushimi River asked Asano Megumi.

“Of course,” Asano Megumi nodded, holding “Tokyo Story”, “I’m also a member of Mirai-sha.”

She also wanted to see Oikawa's brilliance at the annual meeting.

On January 8th, the bus had been waiting for quite some time.

Dressed casually, Fushimikawa and Asano Megumi sat in the back seat of a car and arrived at the magnificent hotel.

……

We're in a downturn right now, and whenever there's an event in the industry, everyone's scrambling to participate, hoping to find one or two opportunities to change their current predicament.

Even many newcomers will find opportunities to come to the event to make connections or meet their idols.