I've never read up on people's opinions on Naruto UNS1-3, so it's surprising to see that people liked the cutscene-heavy treatment in 2 and 3. I couldn't skip the cutscenes fast enough.
Not that I dislike the story. I've read the manga. I tried the first game because I'm a fan, and I kept playing because it's a breeze to play, looks gorgeous, and the setpiece fights are overall amazing.
I just don't want to see the same story regurgitated at me slower and in a more awkward fashion.
So I don't think I'll care about the story treatment in 4, because I'll likely just skip it again.
If the huge setpiece fights are still in, and it's just more UNS but sharper and smoother, then I'm sold.