I think some people here need to get off their high horse when it comes to Naruto vs Sasuke or they will severely disappointed at the end. Kishi did the same exact thing before the end of part 1.
Naruto was looking good before their final fight just like before. He defeated Gaara with the help of the Kyuubi. He stood up to Kimmi for a while thanks to the Kyuubi as well. Naruto was looking very impressive before the end of part 1 but Sasuke knocked him off his high horse defeating him once again in battle.
The point is Sasuke is still 3-0 against Naruto. I'm just saying I don't want anyone to be surprised when Naruto loses once again.
Naruto was looking good before their final fight just like before. He defeated Gaara with the help of the Kyuubi. He stood up to Kimmi for a while thanks to the Kyuubi as well. Naruto was looking very impressive before the end of part 1 but Sasuke knocked him off his high horse defeating him once again in battle.
The point is Sasuke is still 3-0 against Naruto. I'm just saying I don't want anyone to be surprised when Naruto loses once again.