@Unrivaled:
Fat, small, or indifferent the Naruto Manga is making the huge coin for Shonen Jump right ALONG with One Piece.
Now I may be mistaken but isn't Naruto only REALLY popular (and by that I mean insanely and obsessively) in the US?
I have a theory though on Naruto's popularity. You see while One Piece became popular because of the interesting world, wacky and interesting characters, and plot. While Bleach became popular because of it's awesome character designs and fights.
I know it sounds stupid but, probably the only reason Naruto is anything remotely popular is because it appeals to fangirls and slash writers. I mean heck just look at InuYasha. Proving that it CAN actually be like that.
Not to mention you claim that Naruto is bringing in lot's of money to shounen jump when actually probably every series in shounen jump is bringing in lot's of money to the company. I'm sorry but if you're trying to say that without Naruto shounen jump would be nothing I think you're gravely mistaken.