Kishimoto really admires Toriyamas work

[yuan of cruxis]

Me and a friend of mine realized that Peins preta path, was influence by DBZ's Android 19U_U

 

[-God of War-]

Maby. Cool huh? Awesome, special! Really amazing info right? How many hours did you wasted for this?

 

[teravita9]

Nah that stuff with absorbing energy/chakra isn't really new and not only used by DBZ before,but it could be true after all Kishi is a DBZ fan...

 

[-S-]

Power absorption is a clichéd concept.

 

[AnimeFanGirl4Eva]

Yea :3 Kishi did say he was a huge DragonBall fan! (Hence the Goku DLC costume in the upcoming Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storn 3) Kishi based alot of his characters upon the Z universe, including looks, clothes and some attacks as well. I am glad that he choose Mr. Toriyama of all the Mangaka though, he is by far my fav ^w^