Sorry for the late update, it was midterm season.

Thank you 22snowy for your lovely review. I am happy not to disappoint for I felt Itachi would make for the perfect Darcy as well.

So without further ado:

When Hinata and Sakura were alone, the former, who had been cautious of her praise of Naruto before, expressed to her sister just how very much she admired him.

"Oh, Sakura, he was so admirable and kind and polite and good-humored. I wish more ninja were like him."

"He is also cute, which a ninja ought to be if he possible can," Sakura replied, "His virtues are therefore complete."

"I was so happy and flattered when he asked me to dance again. I did not expect as much."

"You didn't? Well, I certainly did for you. That's one of the differences between you and me. Compliments take you by surprise, and me never. What could be more natural than him asking you again? He wasn't blind enough to see that you are far prettier and sweeter than any of the other kunoichi in the room. I give you leave to like him; for though his intelligence is not too great, you have liked many a stupider person."

"Sakura!"

"You are a great deal too apt to like people in general, Hinata. You never see a fault in anybody. You are far too kind to be a shinobi and it will be good for you to marry. You are better suited for it. But you shouldn't be so naïve. I've never heard you speak ill of anyone!"

"I would not wish to be hasty in censuring anyone; but I always speak what I think."

"If only some other men were like you. But I must admire how honestly blind you are to others' follies and have candor which takes the good in people's character and makes it all the better. So what do you think of that Yamanaka girl? Her manners certainly aren't equal to her cousins."

"Not at first, but after a few minutes conversation she is quite pleasing and amiable. I think you should find her a nice neighbor."

Sakura looked at her sister doubtfully, "And his elder cousin and wife? What of them?"

"They are very polite and reserved people."

Sakura nodded in agreement, "And the Uchiha who graced us with his presence tonight?"

"That was very wrong of him to say that to you, Sakura, but perhaps he was in a bad mood and was discomfited by the strange new surroundings. You know how very powerful ninja can often be very paranoid and unhappy in a new and unfamiliar environment."

"Hmn!" was all Sakura remarked before going to her room.

At the Sarutobi Estate, when Naruto and his party had just settled down in a drawing room, they began to discuss the assembly.

"I have never met so many pleasant people in my life!" Naruto exclaimed.

"Indeed, the people here are very peaceful," Nagato agreed.

"But their fashion sense is totally lacking," Ino interjected, "I mean, did you see that girl with pink hair?"

"Hey, don't be mean to Hinata-chan's sister! I danced a dance with her and she seemed very nice, though I couldn't quite understand all that she said, she is very smart like Itachi."

"I would thank you not to compare me to such a disgraceful kunoichi."

"She moved with great grace," Konan remarked, "I think she must be a fairly skilled fighter, like her sisters."

"But Itachi says she doesn't have a lot of catra."

"Chakra," everyone corrected the blonde male.

"Apparently they are Kakuzu's nieces," Nagato informed the group.

"Hinata was a very lovely girl," Konan smiled.

"She blushes too much," Itachi said.

"What's up with you, Itachi?! You're worse than temme!"

"You are not usually so harsh or quick to judge, Itachi," Nagato raised an eyebrow.

Itachi frowned and grunted, "Hn."

Please R&R

Also, if anyone has any suggestions for who should be the Gardeners, that would be welcome as well.