the weight of Konoha lay solely on Naruto's shoulders, making for a true nail-biter of an arc. The final arc of any series ...

Naruto and Sasuke's final battle at the Valley of the End resulted in both ... Naruto and Sasuke’s story began as one of friendship and rivalry. Naruto believed in unity and peace.

unworthy as the final villain to a story with such complex themes. The displeasure among Naruto fans with the series finale arises from the widespread misunderstanding that the story is a fantasy.