The same inspiration powers the 3 most popular manga ever.
Despite the obvious differences and the never-ending comparisons, manga heavyweights Dragon Ball, Naruto, and One Piece share a common source of inspiration and ideas in Sun Wukong - the irrepressible Monkey King who is the protagonist of the Chinese epic Journey to the West. It's a connection that not only marks the Monkey King's indelible influence on the Shonen Jump manga series but also makes titles much more alike than their fandoms may realize.
After 500 years, the Buddhist monk Tang Shen happened upon Sun Wukong. Sent by the Emperor to retrieve sacred Buddhist texts from India, Tang Shen's purity lifts Guanyin's command. However, rather than being unconditionally freed, Wukong's freedom is only guaranteed if he can help Tang Shen successfully complete his journey. So begins the Monkey King's hero's quest. Along the way, he hones and improves his impressive abilities by protecting Tang Shen.
Naruto's Shinobi Share Powers With The Monkey King While the Monkey King's influence on Naruto is not as obvious as it is with Dragon Ball, it is just as critical an element of the story. However, rather than being concentrated on one character, its most obvious focus is on the abilities and skills. One of the Monkey King's most powerful abilities is loosely translated as the "smokey fire golden eye".
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