Ok, so this is the new chapter. I'm assuming that those of you reading this like it, but since you haven't reviewed, I can't be sure… Just a disclaimer- I do not own Naruto or any of its characters. So, here goes- chapter three.
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--/_ Chapter Three _\--
Dynamic Entry!
The chuunin stood at the entrance to the old Uchiha district of town. It had been abandoned ever since Itachi had murdered his entire clan except for his younger brother Sasuke. Sasuke… The word laid heavily on Naurto's thoughts. Over three years ago, he had promised Sakura that he would bring Sasuke back to her- "Believe it!" But to this day, he had not yet found his friend. He had trained harder than ever for that moment. He would not be beaten again. The blond-haired ninja was excited- this would be that moment! Why else would sound nins be in the Uchiha district, unless Sasuke Uchiha was leading them!
Sasuke also weighed heavily on Hinata's mind. Not because of any feelings of her own about him, but for Naruto. She knew her fiancé must be going through an incredible internal battle, thinking about his unfulfilled promises.
Shikamaru had come to the same conclusion as Naruto- If there were sound nins here, they were behind Sasuke. This was bringing a frown to his sallow face. He had been head of the team originally sent to recover Sasuke when he had originally run away. The failure was still fresh in his mind, despite the years between then and now. He could still remember almost dying at the hands of Tayuya, only to be saved by the beautiful Temari. Beautiful? Oh, bothersome… The two had been having meals almost every week, when he wasn't guarding her, that was.
The same person was on Sakura's thoughts. She was an incredible, tangled knot of confused feelings. Hope was there, but terror, sadness, and anger were all present too. Sakura wasn't sure what she would do if she was forced to fight Sasuke. She still loved him, but if he had invaded, she would have to challenge him. What could she do?
Sasame was confused. Not only was she suddenly on a mission for the Leaf, but her friends were looking very serious, as if expecting the entire Uchiha clan to rise again as ghosts and chase them away! Sasame trembled at the thought. Sometimes her imagination was a little too lively for her liking.
"All right! Let us enter and chase away these intruders! Let the might of youth carry us to victory!" Lee said from Sasame's left. He rushed towards the barricade covering the entrance.
Neji's arm whipped up stopping his comrade. "Wait. I'll scan the area behind the door. Byakugan!" The veins around the Hyuga's eyes popped up, and he swung his head slowly from one side to the other, looking at what none of the others could see. "All right… I don't see anyone…"
"Alright, now!" Lee cried, leaping at the wooden planks. At the last second, he thrust out one leg in midair, kicking the rough boards to splinters. "Dynamic entry!"
Neji started in surprise. "Lee! There's something there! I can't fully see it. Be careful!"
Lee looked back to nod at Neji, and caught his foot on the wood that still clung to the entranceway. He tumbled out of sight of the others, down to the watching enemy.
A|N- OK! So, what did you think? Stuff's starting to heat up now! What does Neji see? And why is it hidden from his Byakugan? Will Lee die?! Well, review and read when I update to find out!