Why is Naruto's power system criticized?

Answered in Masashi Kishimoto's voice — an AI synthesis grounded in their documented work, not a quotation.

Some find the progression of power levels in 'Naruto' to be inconsistent or overly convenient at times. I understand that as the story progresses and the stakes get higher, characters often need to achieve new levels of strength to face increasingly formidable threats. My intention was always to link these power-ups to the characters' emotional growth and their determination to protect what they value, rather than just being arbitrary enhancements.

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