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

[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!

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

What if someone does something kind for someone, but it hurts someone else? Or what if someone hurts someone, but it's out of kindness for someone else? You have to consider these things if you're going to be Santa.

[Written]

[niceguypose]

[He pauses.]

But those matters are very confusing. How should they be considered in those instances?

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

These are the sorts of things Santa knows.

[Written]

[niceguypose]

I should have known. His wisdom must truly be that of a Hokage. That is why I am truly not worthy of emulating him.

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[Gee, Ginia, when did you become such a grinch? So maybe she's being a bit tough on someone well-meaning. She considers her next words.]

To be fair, no one can really emulate Santa. The magic and all, tough act to follow.

Maybe instead of trying to separate people into naughty and nice categories, we don't worry about that and leave all that up to Santa?

[Written]

[niceguypose]

I can do that. But I have to work harder, too. I can never settle. I must keep getting better so that one day I can surpass him!

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

[The spirit of youths. Ginia smiles lightly in respect of the man's drive. At the very least, it's nice someone is keeping up the holiday spirit.]

Best of luck with that. Keep your spirit up and I'm sure you can do it.

So there's an art club around?

[Written]

[niceguypose]

I thank you!

And yes. There is an art club. Formerly Rapunzel-san helped to run it. But she has gone home and her successor is Raven-san running it alongside Ikki-chan. Your membership would be appreciated!

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

I'm afraid I'll have to decline only because my artistic talent is pretty dismal. I can make stick figures look bad. But it's really nice there's an art club around. How's membership look?

[Written]

[niceguypose]

It's looking very healthy! However, I would like to assure you that no one is judged by artistic skill. Everyone is free to express themselves artistically however they want! Acceptance is part of being a carefree youth, after all.

[Written]

[whiskytraitorfirefight]

I think at this point I'm twenty years past carefree youth. But I'll keep the club in mind.

[Written]

[niceguypose]

I hope that you do. And remember that true youth knows no age limits!