I wouldn't mind this arc if it wasn't so slow.
I actually like the premise, and I think the Crystal Style was actually a pretty cool idea, but what, they spent like 3 episodes talking about HOW they were going to fight Guren and her men.
Then when we get to the fighting they each use one move and act completely shocked about it for the next five minutes.
I'd really just like more fighting and less talking if they are going to be making so much filler.
Also, I am tired of there always being a kid that Naruto has to "save." Is that honestly the only storyline they can ever come up with for him?
Not to mention...why did they make Yuukimaru a boy? I mean, I know Anime tenRAB to bend the gender lines, but is it so bad that the kid Naruto has to save is a girl? Why does it always have to be a guy?