[YouHadMeAtASL]

Quick question. Right now I'm watching "Naruto" from the first episode. What's the difference between Naruto and "Naruto Shippuuden." I read that Naruto Shippuuden was better because it wasn't "filler" or something. Could I just start watching Shippuuden w/out being too confused or do I need the background from the original Naruto. Thanks.