Dr. Schumann was a physician who worked in a small town in Germany after leaving a position at a large hospital in one of the country's wealthier cities. He made this change because he realized that he wasn't the doctor he wanted to be, despite having risen through the ranks and enjoyed favor with the hospital director. This realization came after his wife passed away due to liver failure, which prompted him to reevaluate the importance of human life. As a result, Dr. Schumann decided to leave behind city living and move to a rural area where he could personally connect with all his patients.
Similarly, Tenma's future was once expected to follow a similar path as Dr. Schumann's previous life. He lived in a bustling city, climbed the ranks of the medical profession, and even married the daughter of the hospital director. However, he became so focused on his career that he failed to notice when his wife's liver began to fail. Tragically, she passed away, causing Tenma to realize the true value of human life. Inspired by Dr. Schumann's story, Tenma decided to leave behind his city lifestyle and move to a rural area where he could personally connect with all his patients.