Yeah, that whole thing was just weird. I dunno. Maybe it wouldn't be if I didn't already have strong feelings on Sasuke NOT being evil? I know there are a lot of people who don't like Sasuke, and there are probably a lot of people on the fence about him and this is just tipping the scale back and forth. To me, though, it just seems dumb. I can't help it. XD I don't believe he's finally succumbed to the Dark Side. I don't think he ever will. I do think he's capable of getting too caught up in the moment and being blinded by his revenge...to an extent. I don't think he'll ever lose control completely, but maybe he can be pushed close to it? ugh. I need to stop over-analyzing. XD

I agree about Suigetsu and Juugo, though. That was pretty shitty, but yeah, he probably did assume they'd be fine.

2. Which is exactly why Neji might think it but stand there stoically while his hair fluttered in the breeze. >D

That's what I'm hoping for. I'm kinda ready for this little scene to be over, but I can wait a little longer if mizukage brings some awesome.