Quote Originally Posted by Assertn
I think its more fun to discuss the anime with anime-only viewers...so I'd prefer if you guys don't read the manga. But whatever you want, I suppose.

The current intro seems to suggest that the real arc will start up sometime before they replace it, though...so it shouldn't be too long.
I'm guessing you're referring to the new akatsuki members you see in the new op, yeah i noticed them too and that might mean that this won't take too long but what guarantees do i have that after they end this arc they won't just go back to the staring contests of the "good old days" ?

i would be nice to have another forum a new set of people to discuss the manga with but then again then i wouldn't be able to post in the anime forums because i know all my opinions would someway be influenced by the manga.