Author's Notes: Okay, here's another story. But I promise to finish the others too. Enjoy!

Summary: To break his cursed seal, Neji has to do a special requirement. But can he do it?

Chapter 1 – Requirement

It was a gloomy day. The clouds were grey, and the sun was hiding from Konoha's darkened surroundings. The wind was strong and small drops of rain started to fall.

In the Hyuuga Manor, Neji was sipping a cup of tea, sitting right across Hiashi.

He put down his cup, and his uncle spoke. "Neji, I have something very important to tell you."

"What may that be, Hiashi-sama?"

"I…want you to be the new leader of the Hyuuga Clan…"

Neji's eyes widened. "But, Hiashi-sama, I thought Hinata was supposed to be the next as heir?"

Hiashi shook his head. "I know, but she requested that you would be next instead of her. She chose to be by the side of our Hokage (Naruto). And since Hanabi…is…is…"

The Hyuuga leader couldn't bring himself to say it. But Neji knew what he meant.

"I know, Hiashi-sama, and I'm very sorry for that."

Hiashi nodded once. "Thank you, Neji."

"Hiashi-sama, what must I do to become leader?"

Hiashi sighed. "Neji, I'm not sure if you would like this requirement."

"Whatever it is, Hiashi-sama, I'll do it!"

Hiashi saw the determination in the boy's pale eyes. "You have to…betray your closest friend…"

Neji face struck with horror. Betray his closest friend? He could never do that!

Images of Tenten's smiling face flashed in his head. How can he betray her?

"Hiashi-sama, what does that have to do with becoming leader?"

"Neji…it's to break the cursed seal…if you break the cursed seal, you can become leader…"

Neji frowned. Fate was so cruel. The rain started to pour very hard.

"Your father…" Hiashi continued. "…also had this choice, but he refused…"

Neji's frown grew bigger. His eyebrows were furrowed. A part of him wanted to become leader, but another part of him said that he shouldn't.

"This is your decision Neji. You must think wisely."

And with that, Hiashi left the room, leaving Neji to ponder in his thoughts.

Later…

Neji arrived at the training grounds. The rain had long stopped after his talk with Hiashi.

Tenten arrived no sooner than him. "Hi, Neji," she greeted him cheerfully.

Neji ignored her. He had too much things to think about right now. He sat under his favorite tree to meditate.

Maybe he should become leader. He'll just spread a secret or two that is Tenten's. It should be enough of betrayal, wouldn't it? Plus, he might impress Sakura, the most beautiful girl in Konoha. She might fall for him and think he was strong for becoming the Hyuuga Clan leader.

Tenten sat down beside Neji. "Is there something wrong Neji?"

Neji opened his eyes and glared at her. "No…"

Tenten looked worried. "Is it about Sakura?"

Neji's eyes shot open. Had she been reading his mind?

"How did you know about Sakura?"

Tenten giggled. "Neji, it's so obvious. You've liked her since you were 13. I see how you look at her. You smile when she's around, and you stutter when you talk to her. It's just too bad that she likes Sasuke and not you."

"Well, don't tell anyone! Promise me!"

Tenten nodded and smiled. "I promise…"

"Good…"

Unknown to them, there was someone listening to their conversation.

Three days later…

Tenten had just entered the training grounds, when…

SLAP!

She touched her reddened cheek. Neji had just slapped her.

"Neji, why did you do that!"

"Don't act like you don't know!" Neji yelled. "I thought you were my friend, Tenten!"

"What are you talking about Neji!"

"You told Sakura that I liked her! That's what!"

"No, I didn't! I never spoke about it to anyone!"

"You lying bitch! Because of you, Sakura is avoiding me now!"

"I didn't tell her! I swear!"

"She was the only girl who helped me or cared for me! Now, she wouldn't even talk to me! I love her, Tenten! And you ruined it! You ruined my life!"

Tenten looked down to the ground. What about me, Neji, haven't I helped you become stronger? I helped you for the last 6 years…

He caught her chin and glared at her. "I'm going to kill you!"

Before Tenten could react, Neji had used his Juken and Kaiten on her.

In a matter of minutes, Tenten was unconscious on the ground. She had all kinds of wounds on every part of her body. But Neji wasn't satisfied.

He took a rock from the ground and repeatingly banged it on his teammate's head.

"STOP, NEJI!"

A voice yelled. Neji looked up and saw Kiba running towards him. "Stop it, Neji!"

Neji growled. "This is none of your concern, Inizuka!"

Kiba stopped in front of Neji, panting. "It wasn't Tenten who told Sakura! It was me!"

Neji's eyes widened. He looked back down to his teammate who was bleeding everywhere. Realizing what he did, he dropped the rock and started trembling.

Kiba looked down on Tenten guiltily. "I heard you two talking the other day. I heard that you liked Sakura. I was so mad at you that time for stealing my place as anbu captain. So I told Sakura. I didn't know that this would happen."

Neji looked horrified as he heard Kiba's story.

Neji had just betrayed his closest friend…

TBC

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