Source: Asahi Shumbun, jp version

This article is based on an interview by Atsushi Ohara. Kishimoto-sensei will be working on Naruto Part 3 mini-series, which will focus on the next generation! It will be released Spring 2015 in Japan. The final title for part 3 is yet to be determined.

Interview beings now.

Question: What are you feeling now?

Quote from Kishimoto

Because I just completed the last episode less than 12 hours ago, I do not have any real feeling (that “Naruto” has ended). I have had to meet a deadline every week for 15 years, so I feel that there’s a deadline for next week. I thought of many things to do after (“Naruto”) ends, but I do not know where to begin. I want to do something other than manga. Don’t worry, I will continue creating manga.

Q: When did you decide how to end “Naruto”?

Quote from Kishimoto

Since the work was first serialized, I have been determined to end the manga series with the battle between protagonist Naruto and Sasuke, who has been his rival since the start of the story. I later decided on the details, little by little, such as whether they would fight each other as friends or enemies, their feelings and dialogues, while I was drawing the series. Around two years ago, I began to feel the story was approaching the finale.

When the series started, the editor responsible for my work told me, “Continue the series for at least five years.” The tough work of continuing to draw “Naruto” for the weekly magazine occasionally made me think that I would like to finish the series. I did not think “Naruto” would last for 15 years.
The story lasted for such a long period because the characters “stuck it out.” When I attempted to quickly offer an answer (to issues raised in the story), the characters did not allow me to do so. If I had made them act as I wished, the reality would have been lost.

Because manga artists are always working inside rooms, it is difficult for us to see firsthand if our works are really popular. It was not until I received many fan letters from overseas that I realized (“Naruto” is) popular outside Japan. Some of those letters are written in languages I do not know, so I understand that my work is read by people in various countries.

One fan mail contained a photograph of a small child dressed as Naruto striking a pose. Such attachments make me happy.

Q: Were you conscious of “One Piece”?

Quote from Kishimoto

It is impossible to be unconscious. (Both “Naruto” and “One Piece”) are serialized in the same magazine, and “One Piece” has always been running ahead of the pack. I have been able to work so hard writing “Naruto” thanks to “One Piece.”

Q: You will turn 40 years old on Nov. 8. How do you feel about that?

Quote from Kishimoto

I remain a child in terms of mentality. Nothing has changed from age 25, when the series started. I just worked at the desk to create high-quality, interesting manga, and 15 years passed before I knew it.

Q: What would you want to tell your old self?

Quote from Kishimoto

I hope to tell my 23- or 24-year-old self, who painted Naruto and other characters on copy paper just as I wanted on the veranda of my family’s home: “Cherish him. You will write a serial manga for 15 years using the character.”

Q: On The Last: Naruto the Movie…

Quote from Kishimoto

The latest film is a love story. It will depict what happened between the 699th and 700th manga episodes. I designed the characters and helped make the story. Although I wanted to write about the romances of Naruto and his friends in the manga series, it was too difficult. I am not good at writing romances because I feel embarrassed when trying to do so.

Interview complete.

Thanks SHD!

Don?t worry, I will continue creating manga.

Yeah you want to draw Mario? even children now days can write better scenario !

while I was drawing the series. Around two years ago, I began to feel the story was approaching the finale.

As I said before great author know that when and how end the story so everything from start should be planned !

When the series started, the editor responsible for my work told me, ?Continue the series for at least five years.?

beep beep target evade
I wanted to add your chief editor officer to the list (what list? go down), well he knows that you start the Naruto series for " Shounen " ... pfff

One fan mail contained a photograph of a small child dressed as Naruto striking a pose. Such attachments make me happy.

how about sending VIP ticket to heaven with anthrax spore ? *jk
I really liked one of reviews in MU about burning your works...

I remain a child in terms of mentality.

Do me a favour, talk to your physician and take ADHD/ADD test, I suspect that you have severe condition of ADD.
source: medicine student

The latest film is a love story.

Kids close your eyes

I am not good at writing romances because I feel embarrassed when trying to do so.

... now i feel sorry for your wife, seriously !

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Kids close your eyes 😲 I know wich doujinshi´s will sell next Comiket.
I realy hope that Kishi won´t stay a slave to his past. He realy need his own shedule and move on to SQ or Ultra. I feel sorry for all mangaks´s wifes. Oda´s case is the funnies of all. Shueisha basically bought him a trophy model 😔 .

This is Kishis prison cell by the way:
http://www.saiyanisland.com/2014/11/the-studio-of-a-legend-workspace-of-narutos-masashi-kishimoto/
I spot Godzilla, video games(of course) and Akira(of course).
His cat looks gangsta 😎 .

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I know wich doujinshi´s will sell next Comiket.

lol,

I believe he didn't even know what he has done.
First, Kishimoto didn't followed the fundamentals of Maslow's hierarchy theory and he admitted that he can't show them.

Second, We have some statements about Naruto ideology problems in Marx and subject–object problem, In book of "Less than nothing by Zizik" I found something that can clearly explain it so basically Kishimoto should take a rest for awhile to think about his character and rewrite everything that he started or abandon Naruto forever.

For example, Its like you broke up with someone and you just starting dating to another girl right after that.This is wrong because someone like this case is irresponsible and blind so he can't see his mistakes and he will do same mistakes again (echo loop)

-ref: [url]http://www.mangaupdates.com/showtopic.php?tid=48289&post=656043[/url]

LoL...

You certainly hate Naruto for Life now...haha

Get a life man...

But, I enjoyed your comments...Nice ^^

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Quote from residentgrigo

I feel sorry for all mangaks´s wifes. Oda´s case is the funnies of all. Shueisha basically bought him a trophy model

what do you mean? Oda's wife is a mail-order bride??

I dont even know kishimoto is married....
any link to see the wife?

ꉂꉂ(ᵔᗜᵔ*)笑

Here: Chiaki Inaba (稲葉ちあき Inaba Chiaki?) is Oda's wife and a former model. She cosplayed Nami during Jump Festastage performances in 2002. It is during this time that they met and started dating. They married in 2004, and had a daughter in 2006.

https://i.imgur.com/EYwON0I.jpg

This is what your get for years of good service with Shueisha. They don´t leave room for their top talent to even breath but will set you up with a professional model 🤣 😔 who will dresses as a characters you came up with on your firts (company)meeting.
So if your employer lets you work yourself into a grave for 6 full days a week without leave then ask them where your future waifu is at !

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My problem with a miniseries based around Naruto's son is that from what we've seen his personality seems to be a mirror image of his dad. It's treading the same old ground over again. what I 'd like to see instead s what Tvtropes calls contrasting sequel main character, examples include JoJo's bizarre adventure

To put it simply, Jonathan is a Nice Guy Determinator bound by the honor of a gentleman and never giving up. His grandson, Joseph is a Guile Hero Jerk with a Heart of Gold who uses his wits to win against an enemy. Jotaro is Perpetual Frowner Blood Knight who varies from pummeling to cunning depending on his opponent. Josuke is honorable and doesn't kill his enemies, but is also a gambling addict who's got a Berserk Button with his hair. Giorno has a Robin Hood streak and isn't afraid to fight ruthlessly with his enemies. Jolyne is a flighty, irresponsible hedonist looking for a thrill. Johnny is a stubborn and strong-willed cripple with a major Inferiority Superiority Complex. Finally, "Josuke" is Adorkable with some brooding moments. , Negima and UQ Holder Mahou Sensei Negima! stars a young, cute, anxious Child Prodigy Negi Springfield. Its sequel series, UQ Holder, stars a much more classic Hot-Blooded Idiot Hero, Touta Konoe. , & Avatar Avatar Korra of The Legend of Korra compared to Avatar Aang of Avatar The Last Airbender. They are of opposite genders, Aang was pacifistic & spiritual, and knew only airbending till the start of the series. Korra is hot-headed, far more prone to violence, and has known how to waterbend, earthbend and firebend since she was a child. And by her own admission, she's not so good at the spiritual stuff. Both however share a good sense of humor, lots of compassion for strangers, and a certain impulsiveness. If he is going to do a sequel this is how he should do it.

This was off an interview I found translated from Tumblr.

Quote from Kishimoto-sensei

When it comes to Naruto's final love interest - I decided, quite a while ago, to stick with Hinata.

There was a time when I was on the fence about going with Sakura, but after coming this far into the story and then just having Sakura switch over to loving Naruto would make her kind of a terrible woman.

Anyway, Sakura really has always just been wholeheartedly infatuated about Sasuke.

Post timeskip Sakura was allways a "kind of a terrible woman" 😛 .
That one also has a topic of it´s own.

Her is the part 3´s current lenght proposal.
http://www.saiyanisland.com/2014/11/naruto-part-3-likely-to-only-last-a-few-months/

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Quote from Kishimoto-sensei

When it comes to Naruto's final love interest - I decided, quite a while ago, to stick with Hinata.

There was a time when I was on the fence about going with Sakura, but after coming this far into the story and then just having Sakura switch over to loving Naruto would make her kind of a terrible woman.

Anyway, Sakura really has always just been wholeheartedly infatuated about Sasuke.

Is this genuine?? If so does he have a screw loose? Sasuke tried to kill her multiple times. Logically after the first murder attempt that would be the end of that love completely. That's common sense. Terrible woman for switching because her initial love interest hurt her and tried to murder her!! Is he sane?

If you think he is wrong then sign this petition:

Naruto petition

If he knew long ago that he would stick with the NaruHinata, then why did he waste our time comparing Sakura and Naruto's relationship to Naruto's parents?

I would have loved to see a Naruto Sakura ending, but I'm fine with a Naruto Hinata one.

I don't like though her ending up with Sasuke. That's just bad writing. She was all but useless in the first half, and then after the time skip, it looked like she got better and was useful. Until the whole lying to Naruto and then basically going rogue (which should be a really bad offense) to be with Sasuke who then tried to kill her twice and then doing that heart attack with his genjutsu.

Come on guys. Naruto is Kushina and Hinata is Minato from a characterization standpoint.
Puts glass on. Cue CSI music 😎 .
Reread the end of part 1 too. That one made be me believe that Naruto would ether end up with her or that nothing would be resolved after a time jump with anonymous children.
That Salad girl better make up for her mom´s mistakes as a lead.

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I don't see any resemblance of Hinata with Minato. There are characters similar to him but none from that class. Kakashi might be the closest resembling Minato as both are calm and collected and both are prodigies in developing techniques. Next might be Neiji. I can't think of any girls that are similar to Minato as almost all of them are very jovial or way too shy and quiet. As far as I know no girl in Naruto is in between jovial and shy.

I am talking about young Minato and everyone else too. He was "shy and quiet" but could kick ass for love if needed. Hinata is now a over 27(this is still a thing right?) housewaify so them as adults are probably incomparable.

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