Board Thread:Naruto Discussions/@comment-4437326-20140906222825/@comment-1018594-20140907004530

Kishimoto introduced a while gaggle of supporting characters and then left them there: they literally add nothing to the story.

Tenten: Good with weapons but lost in the Chunin Exams. Miserably. Ino: In love with Sasuke, can control people's minds. Why isn't she more relevant? Shino: Bugs, looks like a drug dealer. Kiba: Dog boy who showed up hours late to the "I'm gonna be Hokage!" party. Choji: Decided to become a leader during his fight against Asuma and then immediately did not become a leader during the fight with Obito and Madara.

When it comes to the Rookie Nine/Konoha 11, Naruto, Sakura, Shikamaru, Neji, Lee and Hinata are the only ones who've had any sort of character development. I could go on about more characters like this, but this one is the most poignant:

Teams Asuma, Kurenai and Guy literally spent the entire time watching Team Kakashi's backs and then they're given equal importance during the battle against Jinchuriki Obito? Get outta here.