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[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.

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Some know him as a 'saint'. I believe he does so out of a sense of compassion and goodwill. And he does not seem to be a threat. Particularly because he seems like he could wipe out everyone if he chose to... but instead he does nothing of the sort.

[That doesn't mean anything. There will be traps everywhere.]

He's a saint, you say? How's he get all these gifts then, if he doesn't steal 'em? Don't tell me he goes shopping and actually pays for all that.

Santa-sama is no crook! I do not know much about his resources. But I do know that he is said to have a workshop of elves in his employ! They craft numerous toys for him to distribute.

Elves? Like that little thing you should us? They don't look like much, but if you say so...

[Again, Lee? Definitely not a liar.]

So, you're making a naughty and nice list, huh? What do you think, have I been nice? Or...naughty? [She's definitely got that evil look in her eye again]

Nah- nah!

[He's flustered for a moment and then shakes his head frantically.]

Nice! You are very nice, Anko-sensei!

Good. I'm glad you agree.

[Grinning, she makes a pleased little sigh]

Now, you know what would be a wonderful gift, Lee?

Say no more! I can have your own jumpsuit prepared for you just in time for Christmas!

Well, I was going to say a tea set. But sure, a jumpsuit sounds lovely. Give me one of those things so I can hang you with it. I hear you come back in a week anyway...

[fbsnsidnmf.]

N-no, in that case, perhaps he can give you such a tea set that you want! What sorts of preferences would you have regarding it?!

Oh good. [She beams at him.]

Why don't you tell Santa to surprise me?

I will... communicate the message!

Excellent. I'll see about disabling some of my traps then.

Y-yes. That may be... for the best! [Even if Lee believes that Santa can outdo any shinoi traps, it could be a different matter for himself and Naruto...]