Eleventh Gate [Video]

[niceguypose]

[Video]

[It's the holiday season. So Rock Lee manages to take a break from preparations he had been making throughout the month to address the journals. He looks excited and energetic as he delivers this message.]

Greetings... People of Luceti! I have come to address you regarding several matters. One of them? It is the day which is swiftly approaching...

Yes, the one which is known as "Christmas". I will be glad to edcuate others regarding it, as I only learned about this holiday here in Luceti! You see, it is based around the spirit of generosity and giving gifts to others. And the most important figure? A powerful figure known only as "Santa", who makes it his goal to deliver presents to everyone across many worlds! His talent seems to exceed that of possibly any other shinobi who is known of...

With that in mind, we must prepare ourselves. After all, last Christmas, I was able to see the man from a distance. The all-powerful Santa-sama was able to come even here to this enclosure to deliver presents. I do not doubt that he will appear again. I still would like to help him however way that I can. For instance, we must collect information on who is "naughty" or "nice" around the enclosure, so that Santa-sama knows who to pass judgement upon. Everyone should also compose letters and lists of what they wish for Santa-sama to bring them. I will do my best to collect these messages for his sake! Or, perhaps you can try to find one of his elves. I have not seem them within the enclosure yet this year! It is possible that they are only appearing when we are sleeping... But regardless, this is what to look out for:

[And he includes an image of this. As a horrific reminder to everyone who was around last Christmas. He then gets a bit more pensive.]

The last matters I have to speak of... They involve Rapunzel-san, who has been gone from this enclosure for nearly a month now. In her honor, I wish to enroll everyone in the village into the art club. Please join us! I can think of a number of tasks that could help to keep the club fun and engaging, so there's no reason not to join! Additionally, her absence has left poor Emil-kun without a sparring partner. Would anyone like to volunteer to battle him in her place?

[And as he brings his message to a close, he assumes the nice guy pose - giving a thumbs up and a shining smile to the video feed.]

Keep all that in mind. This has been Rock Lee. Please enjoy your springtime of youth!

[Filtered to Naruto]

Naruto-kun. I have a special task in mind for you.

Comments

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[believeit]

Yo, Bushy-brows!

What's all this about Santa-sama?

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[niceguypose]

Naruto-kun! I simply knew that hearing about him would intrigue you.

In fact, if I know anyone who is capable of reaching his heights... It must be you!

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[screw_fate]

You really did not need to remind us about those things.

[Aww, but Neji, they gave you a cat! Oh yeah, and it's her anniversary of being with him, he guesses.]

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[niceguypose]

[Oh... It's the same for Lee and Taijutsu the Squirrel.]

Do you mean the elves? You should refer to them respectfully, Neji, or you may find yourself judged. Think of all the good they allowed for! Learning to ice skate and gaining your cat companion!

[dangerouswind]

[Ugh, those elves.]

You ever think that maybe you're taking things too seriously?

[niceguypose]

I don't think so! I try to take things as seriously as is appropriate. Have I done something wrong, Temari-san?

Video Someone for the naughty list

[the_dead_pool2]

So, although you don't have Christmas on your world, you plan to educate others on what its all about? Brilliant.

[He shakes his head]

I mean, I'll grant you, you are rocking the right color there. Its Santa Clause, not Santa-sama, first off, secondly those are horror movie elves, like a Chuckie Christmas special or something. I'm not sure if thats actually a thing or not.

As for the art thing, no way Jose'. That ain't my shtick.

Video At least he's honest about it

[niceguypose]

[Lee shines his big pleading eyes at the video feed.]

But... I have been studying it well! I know that his actual name is "Santa Claus". However, I call him Santa-sama to show respect! And those elves are truly real. Last December, they were here within this enclosure and followed us all the time!

Are you sure? You must have an artistic side!

[Voice]

[knightofratatosk]

What? No! I don't want a sparring partner! It's okay; I don't need anyone to battle me, really!

[Voice]

[niceguypose]

Is that so? Does that mean you are capable of truly taking me on, Emil-kun?

[wipesfaith]

The hell kind of weird-ass holiday is that?

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for the "spirit of generosity" or whatever, but this Santa guy sounds like he has way too much time on his hands.

[niceguypose]

It is a heartwarming holiday! One which should appeal to youths of all ages.

Or perhaps he is skilled enough that such an amount of time is nothing to him? With his ability, it sounds almost like he is a deity, after all!

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[....Note to self: Shoot elf on sight.]

So what are the rules to determine who is "naughty" and who is "nice?"

[Written]

[niceguypose]

[And Rock Lee scribbles down furiously.]

I am uncertain of the exact criteria! Only Santa-sama would know for sure. However, it goes without saying that those who act unkindly without remorse should be naughty. The nice ones are ones who perform acts of kindness!

[materiathief]

...I would rather be on the naughty list then see those elves again...

[Yeah, she got something good last year, but those things were CREEPY!]

[niceguypose]

But they were very friendly! And think of what you could receive as a gift, Yuffie-san. You should not give up the Christmas spirit so quickly!

[Voice]

[rutagraveolens]

[For a girl without Christmas in her world and just learning it about it here, it's all very exciting.]

Is Santa really here?

[Voice]

[niceguypose]

It is very possible. Last year, he was able to truly have a presence in this enclosure, after all.

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[littlelegend]

[Oh.

MY.

GOD.]


...whoa...

He brought presents? For EVERYBODY? Is he really rich?!

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[niceguypose]

He could be! Santa-sama's ways are shrouded in mystery. However, it is said that a number of the presents are actually hand-crafted in his workshop by helpful elves!

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[iwannabethegai]

I'm sorry about Rapunzel. I'll join the art club, Lee.

Who else is a member of it? [He sounds amused by all of this. Emil is so popular!]

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[niceguypose]

Thank you, Shu-kun. I am sure that this is what she would have wanted.

There are many members. I do not have the full list on hand... but currently it is co-run by Ikki-chan and Raven-san.

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[dealsinshipping]

[Hey Lee, have a relatively scruffy-looking guy responding to your entry. Varrick still hasn't quite mastered the art of styling himself in the morning without his usual hairgel and facial creams, or even his favorite razor, but he's gotten better at it over the past weeks.]

So you're saying there's a guy who gives away free stuff to anyone he thinks is "nice"? That's it? He just has to know that I'm nice and then I can ask for anything?

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[niceguypose]

That is correct! Do you anticipate his coming?! Have you been 'nice'?!

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[deadlydango]

[Note to self: leave traps for elves. And Santa.]

So, wait, this Santa guy? Is this the same clown you though I was when I arrived?

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[niceguypose]

Anko-sensei... That is correct! Aside from him being a clown. When you came, you were wearing his hat!

[dickmoves]

[ Oh, this is priceless. A guy at his age believing in Santa Claus? Really?

Tommy steadfastly ignores the fact that he is currently living in his dumb soul-twin's walking nerdgasm and that in this madhouse santa claus could totally exist.

He also ignores that it's a possibility in his own world. ]

Santa just knows if you've been good or bad. He doesn't need any informants.

[niceguypose]

Is that true?! [A new inside source on Santa? Will he be even more informative than Sora was?] Do you mean to say that he has some sort of... telepathic ability?!

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[ravelt]

Whoooooaaa! Is there really a guy like that?! [Someone who comes and delivers presents... So cool...]

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[niceguypose]

It's true! It was he who brought presents to Luceti last Christmas. He truly is as powerful as they say, Haru-kun!

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[sand_lost]

[This all sounds ridiculous. But he trusts you, Lee.]

...What does he do to those that are not recognized as 'nice'?

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[niceguypose]

There are several different accounts. Most commonly? They do not receive gifts. Instead, they receive lumps of coal.