Originally posted by: Stoopider
Unfortunately is going to be something concerning Naruto again. Aih. [img][/img]

I think what 'MIGHT' happen is that Jiraiya takes Naruto into hiding and special training, so that he grows quickly if he ever would have to fight any Akatsuki. Because at his current level now, no way can he stand up against any of them.
The mysterious 'man' who enters at the end of chapter 236 is the key, imo.

If it is a member of Ataksuki (most likely to be Itachi or Venus Fly-Trap Man), then an arc concerning the aims and origin of the group is to be expected.
If it is Jiraiya, then we are likely to see a period of training. Naruto and Sakura will definately be intensively trained, and we may well see Lee, Gaara and Sasuke training too.
It is also possible for these 'arcs' to run simultaneously, ofc.

I would like to see the focus slightly removed from Naruto (not through any dislike of the character), and placed upon Gaara and Lee. It would be interesting to see the two develop side by side.
It will also be intruiging to see Neji and Chouji rehabilitated - to examine how their fights have effected them, both mentally and physically.

In any case, I can't see how this next period in the manga can prove to be disappointing. So many avenues have been opened, and so many characters could be explored, potentially.
Although, having said that, it think a 'lighthearted' period would be entirely anti-climatic, and probably not very funny. We'll see.