despite all the complaining about narutos learning method, its really the most logical thing to do. Not only has it been demonstrated thru the course of the series (with naruto using his clones to spy or whatever) but it also justifies the kage bunshin being a forbidden jutsu.

And as for the new jutsu, im thinking it'll be more like a torando/hurricane that naruto will create or something like that. This could possible even evolve into a wind shield, much like neji's spinning shield.