This was a satisfying conclusion to the Naruto Saga. By focusing on the minor characters and integrating the theme of love, The Last offers a fresh take on the narrative and allows deeper and more spiritual developments for the main characters. What really makes it stand out is the fact that it explains how and why Masahi Kishimoto ended the series the way he did. Though it didn't explain other characters like Kakashi and Sasuke, it does put a nice fitting to Naruto's journey. Plus, the relationship between him and Hinata was just plain beautiful. What started off as an unrequited love then turns into them getting married and having two children. What really made it official was this quote at the
