Dude, next time don't make topic names like this wise guy because the name will pop on the main page of the forum, please understand... read the "small favor to ask" that is PINNED.

And as for the topic, i think Neji was too cocky, or too into the destiny stuff. Naruto never gave up, he would have endaraged his team in another situation if he were leader. As for the rest we all know why, and poor Shino never got a chance to show off his skillz.