For me, if or if it has to be Closer, is the 4th opening of Naruto Shippuden, is one of my favorite openings in fact, at first you do not think that the lyrics are so deep, but really invites you to reflect and be grateful with the simple fact of being alive, as it says in the same song, that alone is a miracle by itself.
Here I leave you with the translation
Waahhh this song really brings back memories! Gosh, this takes me back to the good old times where I watched Naruto episodes in computer shops with kids gawking at my back... I didn't bother to know the meaning/translation of the lyrics of this song way back then, but knowing it now sure made those memories more heartwarming...so heartwarming like the lyrics of this song...
One of my favorite openings, and also one of my favorite fragments in Naruto Shippuuden. But not because of Shikamaru and his revenge (although he made a great impression), but because of Kakuzu. I really liked the fight with him in the manga and the idea of his character.
Certainly... that fight is very good and in my opinion, that arc is pretty good too!
The idea is good. The fights are strong, Hidan and Kakuzu's skills are interesting, Kakashi was beaten like a mutt throughout the fight. It's a pity that it was the time when the Shippuuden anime had a bad period :(. I would like to see this arc in a new adaptation.