Neji:
Neji was indeed the best rookie before Sasuke came in. he is the most talented son of Hyuuga branch family where he inherited Byakugan. however, due to an elaborate misunderstanding of his father's death, he defied his role as Hyuuga main family guard and hated Hinata. again, Naruto eventually saved him from darkness. Neji paid for it by risking his own life to save his comrades in a furious battle with Kidoumaru. Neji returned with his new outfit and together with his comrades and tutor, he fought Kisame.
