'Naruto' Manga Is Over Says Author Masashi Kishimoto; Says 'He Is Too Tired To Continue'

Sad news for "Naruto" fans as its author, Masashi Kishimoto, is finally retiring the franchise.

In a press conference courtesy of Otaku Art, Kishimoto said that he just found time to spend with his family and he even commented that his son has grown so much that he did not even see before his very eyes.

"During this time, I finally went on my honeymoon," Kishimoto said. "Even though my son has grown as big as Boruto."

For him, the last offering he can bring to the franchise's fans is the "Boruto" movie coming out later this year. He noted that after the main manga ended, he was feeling really tired. However, fans know that a short spin-off followed the manga plus the fact that he is working on the new movie.

"After finishing the manga serial [last year], I finally though I could rest," bemoaned Kishimoto, "but I couldn't..."

This time, he said that he is no longer continuing with conviction and that the movie is more than enough to serve as the final offering to the fans and a perfect way to say goodbye to the franchise.

"I can't. Please let me rest now. The Boruto film is perfect. I'm just speaking for myself, but I'm enormously satisfied," he said.

Nevertheless, fans can play the action-packed "Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4" which is slated for release in February 2016.

According to DSOgaming, the game will include the iconic villains in the last arc, plus the different appearances of Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura over the years. Also, Sarada and Boruto should be given plenty of attention as well as they will unveil their respective special techniques inherited from their parents.

Watch the trailer below.

