How I would like the Manga to End...

[atduncan]

I know everyone thinks that the manga / story will end with Madara's defeat by Naruto or NAruto/Sasuke combo. I see this as likely, but if you really examine Naruto (the original plus shippuden) from beginning to end an obvious theme becomes apparent. It's all about the younger generation taking over; in the case of Sakura, Sasuke, and Naruto they are destined to become the new Sannin.
Sasuke = Oorochimaru
Sakura = Tsunade
Naruto= Jirayah

Anyway, I see it as highly likely that the ending fight will mimic this theme. All 3 will work together to defeat Madara or KAbuto which ever gets the final boss spot. I would see it as a classic episode, they all summon there things (the slug, frog, snake combo) just like the orginial sannin fight ep.

[JazzJunkie4]

I have to disagree with this. The bond between naruto and sasuke is the core of part 2. Sakura's resolve was to put her faith in them, it is also obvious by now that sasuke will not team up with naruto or sakura, that would dissolve the frame work that kishi has set up. Sasuke is the final obstacle for naruto. My theory is that he will become the juubi, naruto will seal him, they will battle (inside naruto), make that gesture they never made symbolizing friendship, the juubi's/sasuke's hate is eradicated, the juubi is finally defeated and sasuke/uchiha and naruto/senju become one being as the sage of six paths intended.

[Shiro]

Yeah than Madara breaths on Sakura and she dies

[atduncan]

And everyone goes... why didnt that happen 500 episodes ago.