The tournament for a places crowded with people it was silent as a grave. There at the middle of the field. A blonde ninja was already on his knee, his body was battered, his blood was dripping in the ground and a long haired figure is holding on to his neck. Then suddenly the figure spoke "His feelings for you will be his death" As the figure punch the boy's head with full force. The ninja gave out one last word "Hi.......na.....ta" As he fell.

"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO............NARUTO-KUN!!!" Hinata was force to wake up from nightmare. She was sweating. At that moment Hanabi entered Hinata's room "Is something wrong sis." Hinata was still in shock that she automatically hugs Hanabi and cried. Hanabi then realize what happen.

"You had that nightmare again didn't you?" Hinata just nod

"Why couldn't you just tell him not to participate at the tournament?"

Hinata continued crying "I.............couldn't it those not matter if he enters the tournament or not. The nightmare changes.................... But one thing is always the same he'll die if he still loves me. I don't understand it.........." Hinata clench his fist

"Very well" Hanabi close her eyes "Don't forget I am on your side. My dear sister" with that Hanabi left Hinata's room. She then pick-up the phone and dialed a number the phone rang when the speaker answered "Grrrrrrrrr. Who is this?"

"Kiba-kun, it's me Hanabi"

"What! Hana....Hanabi! Why are you calling this late?"

"I am sorry. It just that Hinata is having nightmare's again."

"I see, is there anything I can do to help"

"I don't think we can help her more than what we are doing I think it's best that you continue the plan."

"O.....Oh, Okay and Hanabi......" Hanabi clench the phone when he heard Kiba called her name again "I am sorry that we can't see each other for a while I promise that I will make it up to you when it's all over.." Hanabi blushed. The girl answered back "Thank you Kiba-kun I do miss you too." Hanabi is to focus on the phone to notice that at that time the door to his parent's room was slightly open and a figure standing behind the door slowly close the door.

Early in the morning Sasuke was busy training. When He notices something he threw a kunai at the shadows. A hooded figure suddenly jumps out right in front of him and disappear. This Shock Sasuke forcing him to fall down. Sakura appeared. "Is something wrong" she asks looking at him. "Tsk.....Nothing" As Sasuke is standing up he thought to himself "I knew it it's only for a second but I felt a powerful aura within him. Itachi if it's you get ready!"

"Hey if you are thru you need to get going for the tournament to draw the lotto as to who your opponent's will be" Naruto came to them. "Oh!! Don't worry about that let me take care of it. Oh!! Oh!! Before I forget Naruto congratulations you are also participating...Here yours bandana that you will be using" Sakura explained. "What...!" The two look at her with surprised "Oh didn't you know the female's of the team are the referee and prize of the tournament."

"How come?" Sasuke ask

"Well its Hokage Tsunade's ideas to have the male of the group fight it out. It's much more fun that way and the winner get to take any of one the girls out on a paid vacation for a month." Sakura eyes turn on at Sasuke.

For Sasuke this is a nightmare that he did not want to participate. But it is also the only opportunity to fight against the strongest at the same time deep inside of him felt like it also time for him too start making a move. As for Naruto if it was the old him he would be overjoyed to be able to participate. But losing Hinata prove to be a fatal impact to him that a part of him made a realization even if he win's............................

"Can't I back down" Naruto ask Sakura. But before Sakura could react from what she heard. Sasuke place his right hands on Naruto's shoulder "I know this is tough for you. It's the same thing for me. But part of me wants to fight you again not as an enemy but a respected rival at the ring. Anyway we can just leave the village if either of us won the tournament before they give the prize away"

"Very well" Both of them agreed. "I will see you then on the tournament" The two went on there separate ways for now.

As for Sakura who is now dumb struck she couldn't believe the level of respect both her teammate have for each other and there plans if they won.