If you skip the fillers, it is a 9.5/10 emotional journey. If you watch every episode blindly, it is a 6/10 test of endurance. Watch it for the characters, endure it for the finale.
Naruto Shippuden is the definition of a "necessary watch" for anime fans, but it requires management to enjoy fully. naruto shippuden seasons
The Arc of Eternity: Deconstructing the Seasonal Structure, Narrative Evolution, and Pacing Paradox of Naruto Shippuden If you skip the fillers, it is a 9