They needed a plot and that's why Sasuke beat Naruto in the valley, but like many others have been saying, Naruto has bested Sasuke, but Naruto still cares for Sasuke, and not like "that"(-_-) sorry naru-sasuke fans and that is why they will have a good fight which I believe they will b/c Naruto states (when they met for the first time in a long time) that the next time they fight it will be their last (basically). So I think The Naruto Saga will end a little like the Jackels did. They both survive but leaves mystery hanging in the balance and Masashi Kishimoto might bring this all back for some more Or create something new from what's left. But that's just my personal opinion, but I'm most likely wrong tho. Any opinions?