and then die horribly because someone gave them the 'evil eye'.
the sound 4 have been a disappointment.
the akatsuki were a disappointment (few excluded; Payne, Deidara. Zetsu & Kisame for not fighting so far).
the jinchuruki are a disappointment (excluded: Gaara, who was a character before the term came to use)

Naruto, despite what reason suggests, will become an awesome ninja. but it's been ages since anybody sympathized with him.
Sasuke, against all wishes, is still growing as a warmachine. the small 'coolness' factor he had going for him is long gone in the contempt people feel towards the idea of his character.
Sakura. nobody cared about her, and since she became useful, she's even less interesting.
Kakashi. we know he'll kick the bucket someday.

the series is still in it's first part, it's going 15MPH when is should be speeding into overdrive.