You’re No Match for Me

After Jiraiya left the Hokage's Office, Hiruzen Sarutobi planned to work with Hiashi Hyuga over the next month to strengthen their defenses and set traps, so that after the Chūnin Exams, they could kill Neji Hyuga directly. Unfortunately, Neji Hyuga and Tenten had left Konoha without a trace, leaving Hiruzen Sarutobi with a grim expression. Leaving Konoha without reporting it was no minor crime. Hiruzen Sarutobi was already prepared to pin charges of treason and collusion with the enemy on Neji Hyuga.