Gotta say, I was really skeptical about how I'd feel coming into Shippuden. While I loved the original, the almost 100 filler episodes that they closed the series with left a sour taste in my mouth. Shippuden, however, came out running. The show only gets better as it goes! Watching Naruto and even the supporting characters (especially Hinata) get stronger and grow was very satisfying. Also, I'm glad they were willing to take more risks with this show (even though I hate …