>>280756079
back in the early-mid 2000's Naruto money maker in japan is the merch
>>280756356
>because we know for sure what happens. there can be no stakes, nobody can die - everything is back to the status quo and it's just another filler arc with extra steps.
If you don't include any of the Original characters than the manga will flop as people will cry about sakura or whatever.
I hate the no stakes shit from one piece so I agree with you. but I think Kishi can learn from the nu shonen something and actually kill people off