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[Lee is back in action on a brand new day. In the morning, before performing his usual workouts, he takes some time to prepare curried chicken soup to deliver to Rapunzel, assuming she still has her cold. And afterwards, amongst his jogs around the village and general intense workout routines, he takes some more time to prepare for his and Sora's Christmas plan.

Ever since that talk with Sora, Lee has set a new goal for himself and has started undergoing preparations. He doubts that this "Santa" will show up here in Luceti; so he plots to become Santa. He stops at the library and reads several books to get ideas of what different worlds and cultures think of this man, who must be nothing other than a Hokage-class ninja. Maybe even more powerful... His other stops include the item and clothing shops to collect accessories associated with this holiday, often with not-so-subtle attempts to be covert. He may spend some time people watching for signs of actions both benevolent or dubious. And finally, he spends some time running along the beach to collect as many seashells as he can carry to help Sora make them into what he calls "wayfinders".

But even so, he feels uneasy about this plan. What if there are key parts of Santa's legacy he is missing? How is he supposed to determine the difference between nice and naughty? And what if they want something other than seashells? So he decides to take to the journals, without playing his hand.]

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Rock Lee here! Konoha's Beautiful Green Wild Beast! And I come with good news for this holiday season. I have it on good authority that the one known as "Santa" shall be arriving for the beloved Christmas holiday! And - and I am doing my best to act as his ears, eyes, mouth and every other body part! So, I will accept any intelligence that you have freely. For example, the sleeping schedules of yourselves and others, and who you would classify as "nice" or "naughty", including your own honest assessment of yourself. Finally, what would your ideal Christmas present be? I can communicate all of your wishes to the mighty Santa-sama all in due time!

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Gai-Sensei? I take it you two are pretty close, then.

[Must be some kinda mentor. Isn't that what senseis are?]

Of course we are! He has taught me a vast majority of everything I know!

So, is youth a pretty big thing for him?

[She chuckles.] I'm very much looking forward to it. Thanks again for bringing it by, Rockly!

Oh, most definitely. Gai-Sensei is drawn to those who are the epitome of youth, and he still bathes in the springtime of youth even as his body ages!

You are welcome, Rapunzel-san. I hope that it is all that you can want from a soup and more! I must soon occupy myself with my preparations for the Christmas holidays. Important plans are afoot.

...Yeah, okay. You're definitely insane.

Have fun with your delusions, I guess.

Oh, yes? What are you planning?

My plans are veiled in secrecy. But in effect, I am seeking to aid Santa-sama in any way I can with his Christmas trials.

[That kind of catches Sora. What did he mean hardwork overcomes natural genius? But thinking about it it was kind of the same with him and Riku. Riku was always good at fighting and Sora was just second to him.]

Yeah, I can understand that. I'm sure you will.

Ah...I've been reading about Santa! That sounds like a very noble cause.

Thank you, Rapunzel-san. I am glad that you approve and have been studying him. What details have you gathered?

So is he young at heart? I've met a few people like that.

[Donald and Goofy come to mind.]

Izumo-san, that is absurd. I cannot practice any genjutsu.

But... Do you believe that you are nice or naughty? Do you believe that the types of literature that you choose to read factor into this?

[~~stops to imagine Gai and Goofy having CR~~]

Yes, that is a way of describing it! I am glad you know such people. The values they hold are incredible!

Thank you, Sora-kun. Perhaps this quest shall help me to get even closer! And I am certain that you can draw closer to your own goals as well.

He's very jolly, with a tummy like a bowl full of jelly! And he's got a beard as white as snow, and he drives some kind of chariot once a year to give all the good girls and boys gifts!

[As she speaks, Lee quickly scribbles her statement down word-for-word into his small notepad.]

Thank you very much! This is most helpful. I am sure that Santa-sama will reward you most handsomely for your acts of kindness, Rapunzel-san!

I know we will. Our friends give us strength and push us to do our best. So doing this is kind of a test I guess.

You really think so? That would be very kind of him. I should think of a gift to give him in return.

That - that is not necessary! Santa-sama demands nothing in return. He seeks only the pure act of giving, Rapunzel-san.

Yes, of course! The purest power of friendship... This is a test that I believe we can pass most wholeheartedly, Sora-kun!

T-That doesn't matter! Because there's no one judging that!

But still, it might be nice for him to get something for Christmas, too!

This is true. And I am certain that this gesture is the type of kindness which Santa-sama appreciates from others. Traditionally... I believe that milk and cookies are left for the figure.

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