Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-25358381-20140909015526/@comment-9567825-20140909092001

It has been said that the next movie connects the next generation. That could be a hint that the series is continuing in one way but I don't think the Naruto series itself will continue if you get my point. If they start a new series my guess is that it will be about the next generation, having a new character as lead but Naruto, Sasuke (if he's alive), Sakura and the rest popping up now and then, maybe still being regulars but not like they are.

But definetely 5. The Naruto series needs to end and have closure.