Thou i prefer naruto-sakura, I became a fan of Naruto after the start of Naruto Shippuden....I think Naruto will ultimately end up with Hinata in canon.

Onto the chapter I think it was pretty good...the use of his two main techniques to finally beat Pain was very good. I think this is the end of the fight...and the next chapter will be more of dialogue intensive between Naruto and the real Pain. Dunno what will be Konan's role in it.

What are your idea's on the next chapter?

Edit 1: I wonder what is going to be Danzo's next move?