Tsunade-sama's Vistor

[Hyuuga Neji]

((Continuing from the Konoha break in. By Itachi-sama.))

The door of Tsunade-sama's office open, the ninja appear in front of the huge Hokage building, holding the limp, almost dead body of Hyuuga Neji, after the deadly encounter with Uchiha Itachi. The jounin' hurt, as the A.N.B.U members carry him into the office. They carefully lay the jounin' on the desk of Tsunade, and place his headband next to him. He beginning to bleed a little from his mouth, presomely from the attack from Itachi. The blood dripping to the floor, as it makes a slight stain, that is unnoticed. The A.N.B.U look at the body of Hyuuga, and then to Tsunade-sama. "He was injured in battle, we presumed you could heal him Tsunade-sama. He is still alive, but it is quite deadly if we didn't take him here right away. We are looking for the person who caused the injuries now. We are going to leave him in your care Tsunade-sama. Farewell.." The leader of the three man team says, as the A.N.B.U. leave, in a puff of smoke. Hyuuga very silent, as the cursed seal of the Hyuuga is showing on his forehead.

((Sorry for it being kinda short, but I needed to hurry with the post. ^_^))

[Tsunade]

Tsunade looked up from her plans of defending Konoha as yet more shinobi entered the room. Immediately she recognized the Hyuuga protege and began assessing his wounds. Looks like he was stupid enough to believe that he could defeat Itachi. Well, he'll be needed in defending Konoha, so I need to heal him quickly. With that Tsunade began to concentrate as Neji was laid on her desk, ignoring the fact that they should have taken him to the infirmary for stabilization first. Her right hand began to glow with a green chakra, which she lowered to Neji's head. This is definitely high mental trauma, but not as much as Sasuke's two years ago. He should be up and running soon. Within a few minutes, the renowned medical ninja completed the injury. "Time to arise to the world of the living Neji."

[Hyuuga Neji]

Neji's mind begins to clear, as the dark haze of death disappears. Neji's eyes slowly open, as he sees a disturbed image that begins to clear to show the smiling face of Tsunade-sama. He slowly sits up, as he holds his head. His eyes glance over to his headband, as he picks it up, and ties it back over the cursed seal. He then says loud enough to be heard, "Where is Itachi?" His spirit wanting to finish what was started. Hyuuga, then slides off the table, standing, but he about falls, saving himself by putting his right hand onto the desk of Tsunade-sama. His eyes focused on her, wanting to know what has happened. He awaits the answer to his question.

Why am I in Tsunade-sama's office? The last thing I recall was that place, the place I was, that Itachi controlled. The thing he said lasted 73 hours. It was horrible. That place, I need to avoid it. So I must avoid eye contact. He got me past thinking state, he drove me to a rage, so much that I couldn't even remember a strategy. Is that a move of his Sharingan? Hm.. I must find a move of my own to counter it..

Before even listening to Tsunade-sama's answer, Neji begins to walk away, he holding himself up with his right hand, his hair in front of his face, he opens the large doors, and begins to make his leave. "Farewell Tsunade-sama, I have matters I must attend to." Neji not yet left, so if there is something Tsunade-sama wishes to say, this would be the perfect time to do so..

[Tsunade]

Tsunade watched as Neji got up, apparently confused as to why he was there. "Where is Itachi?" Tsunade's eyebrow twitched. He was just defeated thoroughly and yet he still wants to go try to beat Itachi? It's useless for him at his current level. It appears that even geniuses can be stubborn sometimes."You were caught in the Mangekyou Sharingan. For Itachi it only lasted a very short amount of time, but to you in the Tsukiyomi, it would have seemed 24 hours." As Neji went to the door, he stopped for a moment. "Farewell Tsunade-sama, I have matters I must attend to." Tsunade stood up. "Neji, there's no use in you going to try to find him again. He's probably long gone by now, and the same thing would only happen again at your current level. In addition, Konoha is in a delicate situation right now, and it can't be afforded to have our shinobi going off and getting themselves hurt. Forget Itachi for now--Konoha needs you."

[Hyuuga Neji]

Neji stops, as he glances his eyes towards Tsunade-sama, he didn't even turn his head, as he sighed. "Konoha needs me. Tsunade-sama, what mission do I need to accomplish then?" Neji says, as his eyes show the dispair he has, since he can't fight Itachi again. He showing a trait of Naruto, wanting to fight Itachi again. Showing that the one with the downside in the fight can prove destiny wrong.

Hm.. Well I need to fight in the war, but I want to face Itachi one more time. I can't let Konoha down, so I will fight, but I will also find Itachi-san again. Proving destiny is wrong, and proving I am better than Uchiha Itachi.

Neji slowly turns, as he smiles, to cover his feelings. His hand on the wall to hold himself up, he awaits Tsunade-sama's answer, as he uses his free left hand to fix his hair, so it is out of his face. He looks at Tsunade-sama, now with determination in his eyes, wanting to hurry and finish his mission probably. However, he silently says, "Tsunade-sama, I want to know, what happened after Itachi blew up that bunshin'? And where is Uzumaki Naruto? I really need to speak with him."

[Tsunade]

Tsunade heard what the boy spoke and responded. "There is a group heading towards the neutral territory by the Sound border soon to intercept the Cloud before they reach Huni no Kuni. This is the group that I will be going in, and you can either go in this group, where the fighting is more likely to be taking place, or you can go to the coast as a backup. Your choice either way." Tsunade paused briefly before continuing. "As for Itachi, it's assumed that he has fled the area. I can't sense his chakra signature anywhere, and neither can anyone else. As for Naruto, he left some time ago with Jiraiya to train. I guess you must've been on a mission when he left. He won't be back for a while."

(should be continued under Defend Konoha)