It's probably because the two series are targeting different age groups.
He has earned it. Not only that but they know he isn't afraid to walk away if he feels mistreated (he did it with YYH after he got sick of Editor's pressure at the peek of the series popularity too). He makes more money for Shueisha than the majority of other mangaka and he is a highly regarded with numerous awards in his field. He has had an immense effect on the industry itself and is respected more so than just about anyone else on the Jump roster (even Oda). He has been at this for about 25 years, he's earned his place and they aren't gonna mess with him. He is like all writers, a little eccentric and I feel Shueisha understand who he is and what he needs. I commend him for always believing in his own rules and not allowing others to tell him what to do.
The end resultI am expecting him to announce that he is done with the series, and instead is joining the Olympics as part of the synchronized swimming team.
That will be so cool I will get to him here in london this summer ^_^I am expecting him to announce that he is done with the series, and instead is joining the Olympics as part of the synchronized swimming team.
