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Chapter 11:

"Introducing, Prince Gaara of Suna," Kurama sat in his throne as Ebisu introduce Prince Gaara. Akunin was also in his throne. Jiraiya and Tsunade were on the side.

Gaara stepped forward and bowed. "I'm Gaara, Second Prince of Suna. I brought my sister, Princess Temari and my brother, Crown Prince Kankuro."

"Don't call me Crown Prince," Kankuro. "Temari deserves the throne since she is the oldest. Gender doesn't matter."

Temari rolled her eyes. "Just shut up."

Kurama laughed. "You three seem to get along well." The three Suna siblings looked at each other and shrugged.

"We also brought gifts," a man named Baki said. "They are gifts we'd like Prince Kurama to accept no matter if he choses Prince Gaara or not."

"We accept them," Akunin said. "Ebisu, see to it that everything is put in order."

"Yes your highness," Ebisu said bowing. He helped the others the Suna group brought with them unload the wagons. Things were carried to the treasure room.

"I'm sure you'd like to get to know each other," Akunin. "Kurama, show them around."

"Yes, Uncle," Kurama said. He stood up and walked over to the princes and princess. "Follow me." The three nodded and followed him. Baki stayed behind to help bring Gaara, Kankuro, and Temari's things to their rooms. Kurama brought the Suna siblings outside. He showed them his favorite tree and introduced them to Lee and Shino. Gaara seemed to not like Lee. Kurama realized that Gaara was very quiet. Shino and him would get along. Temari and Kankuro didn't seem to mind either of them. Kurama hoped they could all be friends even if he doesn't pick Gaara. Kurama spent the day showing the Sand Siblings around the castle.

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"I'm Neji Hyuuga," Neji said. "I'm a Prince of the Hyuuga Clan. This is Crown Princess Hinata." He motioned to a shy looking girl. "And this is Princess Hanabi." Hanabi bowed.

"I'm Tenten," a girl said stepping forward. "I'm Neji's best friend. Don't worry. I'm not interested in him and he doesn't have romantic feelings towards me."

"Definitely not," Neji said. He looked like he was horrified by the idea of dating Tenten.

"I'm Kurama," Kurama said. "I heard that you are already sixteen Prince Neji?"

"Yes," Neji said. "But I will be seventeen in a week."

"I'm seventeen," Tenten said. "I do not have a husband yet, but like I said, you don't have t worry about me."

Before they could get in a fight, Hinata spoke up. "I'm fifteen. I will not be sixteen until December. And Hanabi is ten."

"I see," Kurama said. "Shall I show you four around?"

"Sure," Hinata said.

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"Hi," Neji said, holding out a hand. "I'm Neji of the Hyuuga Kingdom."

"Gaara," Gaara said shaking Neji's hand. "Of Suna."

"I'm Temari," Temari said. "Gaara's sister."

"I'm Hinata," Hinata said. "And this is Hanabi. Neji is our cousin." Gaara didn't seem to hear her. He was too focused on Neji. And Neji only stared at Gaara.

Kurama watched Gaara and Neji and grinned. He was going to get them together. They were perfect for each other. It made his choice easier. He was going to pick Itachi, though he hadn't met the raven yet. Though, if Temari or Hinata fell for Itachi or vice versa, he'd step down. There was no way he was going to get in the way of true love. He looked over and saw Kankuro and Tenten talking to each other. It seemed another pairing had been formed.

Shino and Lee soon came to introduce themselves. Hinata and Shino got along, but Kurama could tell that it would be just as friends. Lee tried to get Hanabi to speak, but she hid behind Hinata. Laughter soon filled the air as everyone watched Lee chase Hanabi around. A smile was even on Hanabi's face.

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Tsunade and Jiraiya watched the scene. Tsunade smirked. "Looks like I'm winning."

Jiraiya frowned. "I honestly didn't expect Prince Neji and Prince Gaara to be attracted to each other."

"With them two out of the way," Tsunade noted. "That leave Prince Itachi."

"There is still a chance that Kurama doesn't pick Itachi," Jiraiya said.

"If none of the three get picked," Tsunade said. "The who wins the bet?"

"Neither of us," Jiraiya said. "How about this, if Kurama doesn't marry Itachi, we both give five peries to whoever gets married first among those ten."

"Deal," Tsunade said.


One more chapter left in Part 2. This story seems to be coming along quickly.