This is the best anime ever. At first it starts out a little bumpy but then we start to see Naruto mature in his fighting style. By the time the pain arc rolls around, Naruto has matured greatly. Then we get to see him in the war arc, (which is my personal favorite) and by the end of that is basically a completely different person all together. Then, is the NaruHina arc (which will definitely make you cry). Naruto Shippuden is my favorite from the Naruto series and is my favorite anime ever.