Review of Naruto Shippuden Story Arc One

Since this is essentially a restart of the series theyor two more episodes with more of naruto
needed to reconnect us to the characters. I don't wantreconnecting with his friends, would have added to the
to give too much away if you are still watching therestart of the series. As is, they still did pretty well.
original series, but at this point Sasuke is withLetting several of the supporting cast; including team
Orochimaru and Naruto has gone off to train for twoguy and some old friends from the Sand Village, get
and a half years.some good air time.
The series starts with Naruto's return and hisNaruto's ability to change even the most jaded
reconnection to his friends (and vicariously us). At thisindividuals comes into play, and some interesting things
same time; to keep the action moving, two membersare set up for later. The biggest revelations in this arc
of the group that are after the tailed demons areinvolve Akatsuki (the group after the tailed demons).
moving in on the village of sand. Their goal is Garra.We get to see something of what they're up to and
Battles abound throughout this Arc, since they wantedthe extreme methods they are using. We also get to
to keep the action fans happy. The real story is in thesee the whole group for the first time.
new maturity level of Naruto, and the rest of theI will give this story Arc the Following ratings:
characters. Sakura has advanced considerably underStory Development: B+ -Several important events
the eye of Lady Tsunade, and an early segment withoccur in this story arc, but they could have spent more
Kakashi testing Naruto and Sakura is very fun.time in some areas.
The only complaint I have, is that they jumped backAction: A -I doubt I will ever rate this under A, the
into the action a little too fast for my taste. Even oneaction is superb as always.