A Christmas Pun

It was that time of the year again, where little children loved most, despite the teeth chattering frigidity of the surroundings. The bustling village of Konoha was as joyous as ever, teaming with life as the pristine white snow fell. Adults huddled together indoors, enjoying their warm drinks and sharing warmth; while obnoxious children played tag and built snowmen. It was a relaxing time where ninja missions were concerned as well, shinobi activity was greatly reduced in the winter months compared to the usual quota. All the Genin had all been assigned to fix the Christmas decorations around the village, hanging numerous flashy bulbs and other ornaments under the supervision of certain Chūnin. As the joy spread around, a figure draped in thick winter wear trotted through the snowy streets, a thick wooly red beanie hiding his prematurely greyed hair underneath. Though with his glasses and kind features he could be mistaken for a malnourished Santa Claus from afar, up close the villagers would recognise him to be Densetsu, the renowned diplomat. He rushed to the gate, completing a long jog from his home all the way on the other side of the village after waving greetings to his numerous acquaintances and friends, including the drunken off-duty Head of the Barrier Force, who was making a scene in the nearby pub which had been fully funded by the large pockets of the sake pioneer, Shinzui Uchiha. Densetsu was awaiting the arrival of his friend, Makaze Kantoku, a renowned inventor and head of Reiseigakure, whom was scheduled to visit Konohagakure.