When Does The 4th Great Ninja War End

Let's talk about the Fourth Great Ninja War. A huge, epic battle, right? But when exactly does it end?

The Obvious Answer (Or Is It?)

Most people say the war ends when Kaguya Otsutsuki is sealed. Seems logical. She was the big bad boss. Slam dunk, case closed.

But hold on a minute! Is it really that simple? I have an unpopular opinion. It might ruffle some feathers.

Here it is: The Fourth Great Ninja War ends way before Kaguya is even a thing. Yeah, I said it.

Think about it. What was the war really about? United ninja forces versus Madara Uchiha and his army.

The moment Madara is defeated (the first time, anyway!), the main threat is gone. The Allied Shinobi Forces achieved their initial goal.

Okay, okay. I hear you. There's the whole Black Zetsu plot. He manipulated everything. Sneaky little guy!

But here's the thing. Was Black Zetsu a known enemy during the bulk of the war? No. He was hiding in the shadows.

His reveal is more of an epilogue. A nasty surprise, sure. But not the core conflict we were promised.

The war was about overcoming hatred and uniting for a common good. Naruto and Sasuke leading the charge against a tangible threat.

Once Madara is down (even temporarily!), that theme starts to resolve. The ninja world starts to see the light.

Kaguya’s arrival feels like a different story arc. A sequel, almost. The final boss of a new game.

Think of it like this: Imagine a movie. The main villain is defeated. But then, a new villain pops up in the last five minutes.

Does that make the whole movie about the new villain? I'd argue no. The climax of the original plot has already happened.

Consider the emotional impact. The relief. The sense of victory when Madara falls. Remember everyone cheering?

That feeling is dulled by Kaguya's appearance. It's like, "Oh great, another one?" Not quite the same sense of accomplishment.

Of course, defeating Kaguya is important. But it feels... different. Separate. Like a post-credits scene that's longer than the movie.

So, when does the Fourth Great Ninja War end? For me, it's with Madara's initial defeat.

The Kaguya fight? That's the prologue for the next adventure. The start of a new era, where Naruto and Sasuke build a lasting peace.

Agree? Disagree? Let me know! I'm ready for your counterarguments. Just be gentle with my unpopular opinion!

Ultimately, it's all fictional anyway! But fun to think about, right? We're all just trying to make sense of ninja drama.

In conclusion, I stand by my statement. The war's over when Madara goes down (for the first time!). Kaguya is a whole new level of crazy.