Gaara rescue arc was a fuck-all.
- Got overshadowed by Chiyo and Sakura vs Sasori when saving Gaara, accomplished didly squat against Deidara aside from yelling multiple times

- Went three-tailed against Orochimaru who toyed with him all fight long with a smile

- Got no diffed by Sasuke (despite having Sai's help)

I am surprised people did not think Kishimoto was commiting an act of vengeance against Naruto.
