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Title: Konoha Tangle
Summary:
The Earl of Yamanaka always had been noted for his eccentricity. Leaving a widow younger than his own daughter was one thing…Leaving his fortune to the trusteeship of the Marquis of Sabuku – the one man his only daughter had jilted – was quite another…
Disclaimer:
I do NOT own Naruto!! Some of the characters I made up, but other then that…no, no and wait for it…NO!
This story line and plot are not mine; they were taken from the classic novel- Bath Tangle – written by the wonderful author GEORGETTE HEYER. I have changed some parts to adjust to Naruto and rewritten the scenes to shorten them, also adding things of my own. As for the titles of each chapter I made them up, Judging by the chapter: and as for the old English, if you don't understand just ask me in a review. I will, trry and modernise for my reviewers!! I don't know why I write these...no one including myself really reads them...hehehe I think that's all I need to say.
Prologue:
Mr Hatake paused, and cleared his throat. After a brief moment he continued reading, his droning voice more expressionless than before. The words '…all estates of Yamanaka in Konoha and surrounding countries' intruded Ino's wandering thoughts, and informed her that her share of inheritance had been reached at last.
Mr Hatake's next words brought her head around with a jerk. '…to the use of the eldest son of the 4th Kazekage, Lord Sabuku No Kankuro, Marquis of Sabuku.'
'Wh…What?' gasped Ino.
'…in trust for my daughter, Ino Mai,' continued Mr Hatake, slightly raising his voice, 'to the intent the he shall allow her during her spinsterhood the same amount of yen as she has always enjoyed, and upon her marriage, conditional with such marriage being with his consent an approval, to her use absolutely.'
Astonished silence succeeded the spoken words. Hinata was looking bewildered, and Ino stunned. Suddenly the silence was shattered. The Most Noble the Marquis of Sabuku had succumbed into uncontrollable laughter.
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