Sakura sat in the library, her father had asked her to come there. When she had arrived he wasn't there, as usual. Sakura loves her father but there are times when he gets on her nerves.
As Sakura sat there patiently waiting, her thoughts drift away.
She hasn't heard from Ino for weeks. They don't live that far away from each other, but both are often busy. Sakura studies a lot, her mother always tell her that men appreciate women that have some knowledge. But Sakura knows better than that, she is well aware that she is far from the prettiest. Ino had claimed that title a long time ago, back to when they were children. Now she is a goddess, with her shining blue eyes and long blond hair. Sakura's hair color mostly scares away suitors and some people say her eyes were so green because she was jealous. But that was back in her childhood days.
Even as she sees herself as a woman she prefers male company. They don't care about who has the most beautiful dress, or who's the wealthiest. They talked about common things, like animals or the weather. Sakura has two male friends that she is rather close to, Naruto and Lee. She came to know Sasuke quite well, but he broke the contract a long time ago.
The door opens and in comes Sakura's father, Kizashi. With him is a thick book. He walks straight towards the desk, and opens the book. He motions for her to come hither and she raised herself at once.
"This is what I wanted to talk about today" he starts to open up the thick book. Sakura leans forward and sees many names.
Her father sees the confusion on her face and explains to her that this is the family tree since 200 years ago.
"But father I already know about our family's history."
"Yes my dear, you do. But not the social structure. As you know the society is divided in three big categories, the lowest is the lower class. They are divided in two, the nethermost is the poor and the higher one is the working class. Miners, sweepers and factory workers classified as the working class." Kizashi paused to see if his daughter was keeping up, she only nodded in response.
"The second class is the middle class. Similar to the low class, the middle class is also divided in two. The lower middle class and upper middle class. We, my dear Sakura, belong to the higher middle class, but that is because of my father's success in his business. So theoretically we have as much profile as a priest, but technically we are as rich as a Baron."
Sakura sees her father's expression change. "What is it father? It something the matter?"
"No Sakura but I just don't know to explain this, it's quite complicated. Let's start from the beginning, as you know we had a queen named, Kaguya Otsutsuki. She had two sons, the oldest Hagoromo became Prince of wales, and his brother Prince Hamura, became duke of some land but I can't quite recall. Hagoromo's oldest son Indra became a duke and his brother Asura became also a duke. However when their sons were born they became Marquises. But here comes the most complicated part, King Hagoromo choose Asura as the heir instead of his older brother, that had the legal right. This was the spark of the fight between the Senju and Uchiha family that stills goes on today."
Sakura only nods, she's quite familiar with the royal family's family tree, and the fight between the Senju and Uchiha families. "Is that why they separated the Senju-Uchiha name?"
"Yes, the government demanded it, so it would be equal for both of them." Kizashi replied, his daughter looked to be in deep thoughts.
"But… what about the two other of the four main houses, the Hyuugas and Uzumakis?"
"Yes, the Hyuuga are descendents from Hamura, and the Uzumakis' became another branch from the Senju family."
"But why does no one bare the after name of Otsutsuki?"
"Because it is the royal family's name. It has become a title that the winner bares, the one that inherits the title of the king."
"But the Senjus should inherit the title technically"
"They haven't found any contract, but they are investigating in it."
"So is that why we don't have a king?"
"Yes."
"Who would be the king if the Senjus win and vice verse?"
"the Duke of Essex and the Duke of Oxfordshire."
"Ah I see…The duke and duchess come before Baronets right?"
"You're right darling, That is why I address Ino's mother as madam and her father Sir Inoichi. But your friend Naruto, his parents I would address them as Lord and Lady Uzumaki. Because they are an Earl and Countess. Therefore Naruto becomes Viscount and as his father, he should be called Lord Uzumaki."
At that moment a maid comes in and gives Sakura a letter. "It's from Mr. Rock, Miss. Haruno." Sakura thanks her, and take the letter. She gives her father a look to leave her alone. He grabs a book and heads to his office.
Sakura sits herself down on the couch. She opens the letter and reads.
My dear Miss. Haruno.
I hope my letter doesn't bring you stress when I
inform you that my uncle and I, Mr. Might.
Are traveling to Oxford in three nights.
If you wish to join us, it can be arranged.
I truly hope you think about it, I know how you have always
wanted to go to Oxford.
You have until tomorrow to decide.
I know it is on short notice.
Yours sincerely.
Sakura only sighs, she would love to travel Oxford. The only problem is that Mr. Rock and Mr. Might are famous for acting quite childish. They can be quite amusing but the people in Oxford are very snobbish. The reason why is because the Uchiha family hold a big influence on the town people, it is also a very large town with many expensive shops. Even the Duke of Oxfordshire is an Uchiha, his full name is Madara Uchiha. But these are only rumors Sakura have heard and stories her father have told, when he came home from trading there.
Sakura releases a breath of exhaustion. She rises from her seat and grabs her hat and goes out the back entrance.