In many ways this is the Dragonball Z of another generation. I have a hate-love relationship with this series, mainly because I was introduced to it when I first started getting into manga/anime.

Sadly, I hate it now however because like so many shonen manga, the story line is not only predictable, but each of the characters have powered up so much that the battles are beyond believable. What made it such an awesome series in the beginning was that battles were fought using tricks and strategy like "real" ninja, but now it is nothing but super huge energy blasts.

I hope it ends soon so I can finally have some closure on this part of my childhood.