I think that's why DN is so fascinating. None of the main cast are what you can call 'sympathetic characters'. In fact the author distinctively remove the reader from the characters, and that is interesting. The lack of emotions, the insistence of cold logic is just so fascinating. And you are right Chief Yagami is the only character that I care about.

CLIFFHANGERS! Arghhhh. How i hate them. Make me wait for weeks why don't you *sighs*

True, true. I do get the distinct feeling that Naruto is pretty much planned out. It's just that K-sensei is taking the scenic route. Normally I wouldn't mind, but the cliffhangers are killing me, and the Naruto Vs Sasuke face off NEED to happen soon, or else I'm going to start ripping out my own hair. I need to know.

As for Togashi. No question about it. He just doens't seem to have a clue. It's almost, 'Oh this sounds like fun. Let's try it.'