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Traditions
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Author's note: Fird chapta!
Disclaimer: No, I don't own Naruto, though I wish I did, then Sasuke Gaara and Kiba would only wear boxers…
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"Tsunade-taichou," started Sakura, "Do you know where I can find out about the old clan traditions?"
Tsunade was furiously going through the many papers scattered across her desk like a mad woman. She looked up for a moment at her student, before uttering the words 'library down the hall' and resumed her work.
Sakura bowed silently and left the room. She walked past a few doors before pausing at two great oak ones. She pushed them open and looked on the many shelves of books and scrolls.
Then she started her search. The library contained more than 5,000 books and 10,000 scrolls. This may take a while.
(One hour later)
"Finally!" Exclaimed Sakura, coming upon a book called 'high clan traditions'. She sat at a desk and opened the dusty volume.
Flicking through the pages, she quickly came across the Uchiha section. She scanned the pages until she came across a picture of an Uchiha woman dressed in a Kimono.
The hair on the woman was quite elaborate, but Sakura thought she could handle it. She closed the book and headed out of the library.
On the way home the teenage konoichi bought a few hair accessories and some cherry blossom flats (yes, inner Sakura won) along with a scarf-thingy, that she could tie around her waist.
When she arrived home she quickly cooked herself some dinner and, while eating, thought about what had happened that day.
'Wow, I can't believe Sasuke-kun got me the kimono!' She thought
'I can.' Inner Sakura butted in
'Oh you shut up, this is my thought time!'
'Hello? I'm still you!'
'Well, outside Sakura thought time.'
'Too bad.'
'Humph.'
The next day, Sakura and the other girls all met up at the Hyuuga residence. They were discussing the final details for New Years as well as catching up on gossip (petty people).
In Hinata's room they pulled out and showed each other their Kimonos. Hinata went with a lilac coloured robe with swirly designs at the base. Ino's was of course purple. Tenten went with a light green style that finished mid calf.
Everyone ooh'ed and aah'ed at the sight of Sakura's kimono. She told them everything that went on with Sasuke. They listened with rapt attention until she finished.
"Wow, he REALLY likes you Sakura-chan!" Exclaimed Tenten.
"Wish Neji-kun would've got me something." She added grumpily.
"I t-think he might want you t-to marry him Sakura-chan." Stuttered Hinata.
Everyone turned to look at her as if she had confessed liking covering herself in penut better.
"WHAT?" Screamed Sakura. "Are you serious Hinata-chan?"
She looked meekly at the other girls before continuing. "W-well, um, usually when the higher c-clans give out t-their symbol, it means t-they want marriage."
Sakura's eyes were as big as saucers. Suddenly, she keeled over in a faint.
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