1) Kimimaro. Amazing fighter, amazing kekkei genkai, I just want him to do a fatality with his bones on a nin dear god
2) Shikamaru. People call him a slacker, but I call him one of the most underrated characters ever. All you people who say hidan is one of your favorites, shikamaru bodied Mr. Hidan. Nuff said.
3) Neji. He used to be my favorite when all I cared about was abilities, and not real story. Despite that all, I'm still a big fan of the dude. His death made my eyes sweat.