What did Kishimoto say about Naruto vs Sasuke?

Kishimoto said that because Sasuke was introduced as a rival character in the beginning, he also wanted the manga to end with Sasuke and Naruto fighting as rivals. About the final battle, Kishimoto says he didn’t want them to use ninjutsu.

Was Naruto stronger than Sasuke at the Valley of the end?

By the end of the series, Naruto has learned many abilities and has so much chakra that other ninja are astounded by it. The two both lost an arm when they fought at the Valley of the End. That admittance proves that Naruto is stronger than Sasuke.

How popular is Masashi Kishimoto?

At 34, Masashi Kishimoto is one of the most successful manga-ka, or manga artists, in the world. His long-running series about ninja-in-training Naruto Uzumaki has sold tens of millions of books around the world.

Will Kishimoto ever answer the question “can Sakura beat Sasuke?

It’s a question that Kishimoto has — and probably never will — answer. Speaking of hamfisted writing in the Fourth Shinobi World War arc, another glaring moment that comes to mind is Sakura unleashing the power of the Strength Of A Hundred Seal to fight on equal ground with Naruto and Sasuke.

Why did Masashi Kishimoto decide to end Naruto and Sasuke’s story?

Masashi Kishimoto always knew that Naruto and Sasuke’s friendship was at the heart of the story. This is why he planned, from the very beginning, for their story to end with their final big battle.

Why does the ending of Naruto feel so rushed?

When Naruto came to an end, there was a palpable disappointment in how rushed the whole thing felt. This is why the ending felt that way. Masashi Kishimoto is a name that most people know of simply because he’s the brainchild behind what is easily one of the greatest shonen series of all time — Naruto.

Why is Naruto so popular in Japan?

Masashi Kishimoto crafted one of the most well-known manga of all time when he created Naruto. Throughout the series’ 14 year serialization in Shounen Jump, it reached the pinnacle of popularity in the early 2000s in Japan, and the mid-2000s overseas with help from Cartoon Network’s Toonami program that introduced fans to the world of anime.