#Santa Yamanaka

[toxaquepex]

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[notkakashihatake]

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[xanketori]

hey!! @florchis i apologize for being so late ;-; But your Naruto/Boruto secret santa gift is here now!! I hope you enjoy this Ino/Sakura fic!

Rating: T

Summary: Ino’s always known that she would never be first place in Sakura’s heart. And she’s dealt with the fact that Sakura would always wait for Sasuke. But every season that Sakura enters the Yamanaka flower shop, Ino can’t help the jealous feeling of despair rise within her. It’s time to put an end to this once and for all, even if it means breaking her own heart to save Sakura’s.

[the-konoha-daily]

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BREAKING NEWS: Konoha Transforms into a Winter Wonderland!

Citizens of Konoha woke up this morning to a holiday spectacle that could rival even the grandest festival at the Fire Daimyō’s court! Overnight, the Hidden Leaf transformed into a glittering Christmas wonderland, and no one seems to know how it happened—or more importantly, who is responsible.

Here’s what we do know:

The entire village is blanketed in a thick, pristine layer of snow, sparkling under the morning sun like diamonds. No storm warnings, no cold fronts—just an overnight miracle. Ninja magic? Most likely.

But that’s not all. Konoha has gone full-on festive with decorations that are as baffling as they are extravagant:

The Hokage Monument itself has joined in on the fun! The Shodai’s stony countenance now sports a massive Santa hat (which, mind you, looks expertly tailored).

The Nidaime has been humorously outfitted with reindeer antlers, while the Yondaime’s nose is glowing red.

And as for the Sandaime? He’s smoking a candy cane pipe with all the gravitas of a shinobi sage.

Not to be outdone, the Godaime’s face is draped in lush green garlands with red and gold accents—quite a regal touch, if we do say so ourselves.

The Hokage Tower has also undergone a festive makeover, glowing under thousands of holiday lights that change colors in a mesmerizing rhythm. If you listen closely, you can hear subtle jingles in sync with the display. Was this a Yamanaka-sponsored genjutsu, or just another day of ninja-level excellence?

And then, there’s the pièce de résistance: a 180-foot-tall Christmas tree in the heart of the market square. Its towering height and intricate decoration have left the villagers in awe. Early speculation points to Yamato-san—who else could create such a masterpiece from scratch? As for the ornaments, there’s a delicious rivalry at play:

One side of the tree is decked out entirely in pink ornaments, while the other boasts a sea of deep purples. Sources claim that Sakura Haruno and Ino Yamanaka are the culprits, their handiwork too obvious to deny. (Because, really, who else would turn holiday cheer into a competitive art project?)

The burning question remains: who orchestrated this grand display?

Rumors are swirling like snowflakes in a blizzard. Some believe it was Naruto Uzumaki who masterminded the operation, teaming up with Anko Mitarashi for maximum chaos and cheer. The pair was reportedly seen sneaking around the village last night, laden with oversized sacks that suspiciously resembled Santa’s.

Others suggest this was a Hokage-sanctioned mission to boost village morale—perhaps even funded by Kakashi Hatake himself. (A credible theory, considering his suspiciously relaxed demeanor this morning, accompanied by what appeared to be an iced peppermint latte.)

A more outrageous claim points to Lady Tsunade. After all, if anyone knows how to go big or go home, it’s the Godaime. However, when reached for comment, the Hokage Office provided a classic ninja response: a polite “No comment.”

Regardless of the mystery, one thing is certain: Konoha has never looked more magical. Children are gleefully making snowmen, shinobi are swapping candy cane-flavored ration bars, and the smell of cinnamon and roasted chestnuts wafts through the streets. Even the notoriously grumpy Morino Ibiki was spotted cracking a rare smile.

So, dear readers, grab a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy this festive phenomenon. And if you happen to spot Naruto, Anko, or anyone carrying suspiciously large amounts of mistletoe, do let us know. After all, we at Konoha Daily live to keep you informed—and entertained.

Happy Holidays, Konoha! Stay warm, stay scandalous, and stay tuned. 🎄✨❄️

[kakairuficfinder]

Do you have any recommendations for aggressively fluffy Kakashi/Iruka fics, possibly on the shorter side? Thank you for starting this too!

Hi! Here's a couple of super fluffy fics for you!

the lovely language of flowers by kakashicentric (T, 2K)

kakashi wants to get his lovely boyfriend some meaningful flowers, he visits the yamanaka shop to do just that. he ends up learning a lot about the language of flowers and appreciating it in the process.

Here Comes Santa Claus by Kiterie (G, 6K)

Christmas themed. Kakashi is forced to dress up as Santa for kids at the Academy.

Baking for Genuises by theskywasblue (G, 962)

Kakashi tries his hand at Christmas baking

Hello (I'm A Ninja) by megyal (T, 930)

Someone is leaving love notes for Kakashi on his window, his top level executive floor window. The only clue to his mysterious admirer's identity is each one is signed I'm a ninja.

Hook, Line, Sinker by TumblingTroublesomeTumbleweeds (NR, 2K)

When Iruka finds one of his favorite former students crying after being rejected by the copy ninja, he gets mad and goes to confront the man. Little does he know what's in store. Fluff, fluff, fluffity fluff.

Love, Laughter, and Bad One-Liners by eflo (T, 1K)

Iruka has a weakness for one-liners… or maybe it's just Kakashi

A Heat-Seeking Cuddle Octopus by Jade_Dragoness (G, 3K)

It wasn't that Iruka wasn't willing to share a tent with his squad leader. It's just that he wished that Kakashi wasn't such a cuddle-octopus in his sleep.

Of Hair-ties and Copy-nins by Santana2 (T, 2K)

Kakashi has a thing for Iruka's hair.

12 Dates by tmo (T, 9K)

So apparently, Iruka got drunk and went home with someone and made a few odd promises. This leads to not-your-average twelve days of romance and confusion.

Submitted for Approval by flailinginlove (T, 2K)

Kakashi's mission reports take a sudden, unexpected turn.

Shinobi Code Rule #74 by masc_malfunction (T, 2K)

Shinobi Code Rule #74: The Jonin captain on a mission can officiate field marriages, but the Chuunin second in command may also officiate field marriages if the Jonin captain is the one getting married. The Genin on the mission may also officiate field marriages, but only if the Jonin captain and the 2nd in command are marrying each other.

For His Hand by radkoko (G, 2K)

Kakashi has a big question to ask Iruka, but first he wants permission to ask from Naruto, Iruka's only family.

Kotori (小鳥 - Little Bird) by Kiayla (NR, 57K)

"'It'll be fun,' she said.  'It'll make all the lonely singles feel better for Valentine's Day,' she said.  'It just adds to your allure,' she said.  I don't need allure!  Why did I even agree to this?" he muttered, arms now firmly crossed in front of his chest.

Because she'd bribed him, and bribed him good, he thought with a sigh.  A month's rent, covered, and she'd watch any movie he wanted with him, any night of the week, for a year.  Cuddles allowed (though let's be real, that was a given).  Plus a third of all ticket sales into Iruka's own pocket, with another third going to the orphanage.  God, he was such a sucker.

Or, the time Iruka agreed to do a kissing booth at the Academy for Valentine's Day.

Night At The Aquarium by ladyxdaydream (E, 116K)

Iruka and Kakashi were comfortable with their new married life. They never really gave children much thought. They liked their freedom (and their uninterrupted privacy), but one night at the aquarium changed everything.

Off the Market by kageillusionz (G, 3K)

Kakashi is a top real estate agent that works for Konoha Realtors. He loves his work except for the parts where his clients try to introduce him to nice, young, eligible people his age. The logical conclusion is to buy himself a ring and fake marry his office crush without Iruka knowing. What could possibly go wrong?

Food, Love, and the Masks We Wear by My_private_tsukuyomi (T, 9K)

Hound thought he'd successfully eradicated the ability to feel after he lost his team and sensei. Why, then, was he unable to look away from a hapless little boy trying to feed himself from a dumpster one seemingly unremarkable Autumn evening? The decision he makes will change the course of his life and show him that, sometimes, family has a way of finding and healing you from within, one meal at a time.

Of Romance and Holidays by My_private_tsukuyomi (G, 3K)

Iruka really didn’t know what the hell he was thinking. Or that time when Iruka kissed an unconscious Kakashi Hatake in the hospital on Christmas Eve.

a first morning by kintou (NR, 3K)

Kakashi, tired from his mission, ends up in Iruka's house. They talk about their feelings, take care of each other, and make their first morning together the loveliest moment they have ever had.

Part of the Pack by demonofabove (T, 2K)

Kakashi was late for work, everything that could go wrong did; and Pakkun was missing when he came home - overall, it had been a horrible day. That is, until a certain someone accidentally slipped into his life. Or was it more accurate to say he was forced into it, by some meddling dogs?

Worst Kept Secret of Konoha by GingerAnn (G-T, Series of 10 works)

Kakashi and Iruka have been in a relationship since they were teenagers. A relationship that they decide to keep a secret so Kakashi's enemies don't come after Iruka. A relationship that is possibly the worst kept secret in the village.

Matchmaker by Aviss (T, 4K)

In which Naruto might not be the sharpest tool in the box, but he has impeccable taste when it comes to potential partners for Kakashi. Pity Kakashi's not single.

Begin Again by MelanatedRavenclaw (G, 2K)

After Mizuki, Iruka thought he would never find love again. But then Kakashi came and showed him the beauty of new beginnings.

[chiefatticcreator]

Ino yamanaka christmas headcanons?

She's a good cook, but will ask Sai's help in preparing everything. His desserts always end up better than hers.

Deliberately wears a sexy Santa outfit in the days before/after Christmas. It's not the full-on "just stockings and gloves" one, and she wears it around town, teasing everyone.

Every gift comes with a flower tied to the package.

She is very good at wrapping gifts, too.

Majoroty of the gifts are sexual/naughty ones: Erotic books, bondage gear, special candles, lube, etc...

[theloniousbach]

SOME SMALL’S LIVE COUCH LEFTOVERS

ALAN BROADBENT with Don Falzone and Billy Mintz, MEZZROW’S, 13 MARCH 2023, 9 pm set (partial)

MIKI YAMANAKA with Pablo Menares and Jimmy McBride, SMALL’S, 13 MARCH 2023, 10:30 pm set

SCOTT ROBINSON with John DiMartino, MEZZROW’S, 26 MARCH 2023 MARCH 2023, 9 pm set

I’ve had these shows on the books but not finding a way to include them in an essay, so I’ll include this short notice amalgam.

Not that there weren’t essay ideas. I saw ALAN BROADBENT and MIKI YAMANAKA in a late set while in Santa Fe visiting family (and needing music to unwind). I never get to see Yamanaka’s plucky sets in real time, but 8:30 local time made it easy. So, I could either find another trio but I also could have played a George Coleman set from that same night once it hit the archive. Broadbent mentioned him as happening around the corner and maybe he played Coltrane’s Like Sonny and closed with Horace Silver’s Peace in light of that. Yamanaka started late as Coleman’s set ran long and it took a while for people to pay him court and then help him off the stage.

So both sets were short. I only came in the middle of Broadbent’s because, for a change, I couldn’t get settled for 7 pm local time (dinner, debriefing with home). All were in fine form and Billy Mintz’s showcase during What is This Thing Called Love was yet another masterclass in subtlety with minimalist exercise with the cymbals like bells and then the snare, just the snare. Don Falzone is their appropriate fill in bassist, but they’re better when Harvie S is there.

I called Yamanaka plucky by which I mean she is smart and smart alecky playing aggressively with a successive series of rhythm sections. In this case, I got to see Pablo Menares without Melissa Aldana with Jimmy McBride beyond the kit. She is a music nerd, but downplays it. Still she started with a James Williams tune and included a consciously off kilter On Green Dolphin Street, a Bobby Hutcherson tune, and Mingus’ Reincarnation of a Lovebird. She knows her stuff, digs in, and pushes the band.

The SCOTT ROBINSON/John DiMartino set also hung out waiting to be completed with another duo or drummerless ensemble OR a complementary tenor player. But nothing came in. So, I’ll just celebrate Robinson too as another student of the music, intrigued with his spare feathery tenor tone and how his trumpet playing illuminates his improvisatory instincts. They did a quite experimental piece that was nonetheless melodic and non-squawky. So it perhaps invokes the Lennie Tristano team’s Intuition and Digression which are sometimes called the first bits of free jazz. Bud Powell’s Hallucinations was brisk. They did a few standards, one with Carlos Abadie on trumpet and Robinson playing a sax shaped horn with trumpet valves and mouthpiece, maybe For All We Know, and Fats Waller’s Blue Turning Gray.

Robinson is probably an acquired taste and he’s not like Ari Hoenig or Alan Broadbent who show up regularly and I typically watch. But he comes through often enough to reframe what I think about things as with the Tristano-ish free piece. There wasn’t a Giveton Gelin/Sean Mason duo or John Ellis or another dry spare tenor player to write about in parallel.

But that doesn’t matter. The music was good and the essays are meant to serve the music, not the other way around. And even if I listen to seek out juxtapositions, that such listening serves as a writing prompt remains secondary to the listening.

[narasnooze]

He's never going to get used to the way Obito says his stupid name. Everyone else say it, too, but it just hasn't the same... tone to it, if that made sense. It was just a simple name. But when Obito said it, it almost sounded like a... like a compliment. Which is an incredibly stupid thought, yes. But that's what it felt like.

"Yeah, well... I'm not wearing it out in public, even if Naruto would find it being a great time and a way to lift the villagers spirits further." there was a small, amused tug at the corner of his lips. "The book, though, I... It's too much, I'm not sure I should accept it. But I'm afraid it's a bit late for that, I won't let it out of my grip now. ...How did you know?"

Mirai dropped her smile but didn't look sad, just quite serious. "I thought Santa man gave us the gifts." Shikamaru glanced down at her and thought for a second or two. Does he break the magic now or wait until she's a bit older...? Well, he's not heartless. "Yours were. I'm not a child, so he doesn't come to me. Don't think more on that, now. Ok?" he patted her head, then turning back to Obito.

"It's not close to be as personal as what you gave us––me," he felt the young lady's red eyes glaring up at him. "–what you gave me. But I figured you enjoy being around them. And you are the first person outside the Nara, Yamanaka and Akimichi clan to be as accepted by the herd as you are." Apparently more than some of them, even.

"I just thought that you might... like the idea." Shikamaru turned his gaze away, feeling pretty silly all of the sudden. Was it silly? Oh, man, it was. Shit. He should've come up with something else, anything else. A stupid... fruit basket, anything.

Crowds weren't usually his thing. Especially when in a sea full of people who were still uneasy about his freedom. Even though it was understandable, Obito preferred to stay in the back where there were the least amount of bodies to bump into and distasteful gazes to be under. Well, aside from the pair of eyes that he's grown more comfortable than he realized.

As if it were automatic, he smiled when the deer shepherd and the little overly energetic raccoon bear approached him. ❝ Happy New Year Mirai. ❞ He chuckled, amused at her physical interpretation of having the zoomies. And as fast as she was talking, Obito listened and caught every word. ❝ Sugar on top of more sugar? I know I can handle it but can you? ❞ He challenged her through the opaque information.

Directing his attention to his interest, every external muscle in him softened. Relaxed even. ❝ You too, Shikamaru. ❞ Ahh there goes his heart. Bouncing around in his ribcage like the small child currently going through their sugar rush. ❝ I guess the onesies really did give me away huh. ❞ He admitted, unfolding his arms and removing a hand from the sleeve of his simple dark grayish-blue kimono.

Although it was Mirai who spoke for him, Obito stared at Shikamaru in shock. ❝ Wha- Me? S-Seriously? I mean- that's great for him! Congrats but — mine? Is that ok with.. Are you sure...? ❞

[bushcloverprincess]

🐗 The Yamanaka clan is one of the oldest clans, being among the very first clans to reside in the newly-founded Konohagakure village along with Uchiha, Senju and Hyūga. This is proved because despite being ninjas, members of the Yamanaka clan are also skilled Botanists who runs a flower Shop in the village, which existed since Hashirama's era.

🐗 Though not battle-type by nature, Members of the Yamanaka clan are Sensors & Telepaths with mind altering/reading/controlling abilities, making them experts at Information gathering, Tracking, Interrogation, Communication, Spying etc. Yamanaka clan techniques were one of the most widely used techniques in the Fourth Shinobi World War, especially the Mind Transfer Technique which was used to overtake Obito's control over Ten-tails twice and Mind Transmission Technique which was the only source of communication within the Alliance.

🐗 Yamanaka clan is a part of the Legendary Ino-Shika-Cho trio, the second strongest trio, along with Nara & Akimichi Clan. The 3 clans uses combination attacks in formations in such a way each member's abilities complements the others' in the best way possible with high accuracy in battles.

🐗 Members of the Yamanaka clan lead the Analysis Team of Intelligence Division and the Sensory Division of Konohagakure. With Sai now being a part of the Yamanaka clan, Konoha ANBU is also currently lead by a Yamanaka, hence the clan having a very high authority in the village.

🐗 Members of the Yamanaka clan often wear their hair in ponytails which appears to be traditional in order to be easily recognizable within the community, and earrings in order to demonstrate their representation in the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

🐗 Yamanaka Clan was acknowledged by Tobi/Obito Uchiha in his fight against Fū Yamanaka, Members of the Kara Organization, Danzō as he chose a Yamanaka from the Root to be his bodyguard, and the God of the Shinobis Hashirama seeked aid specifically from a Yamanaka clan member in the Fourth Shinobi War.

🐗 After Inoichi Yamanaka's heroic death, Ino became his successor and took over the lead of the Yamanaka Clan in the Fourth Shinobi War. Currently in the peace era, she carries all her father's duties- continues to lead the Clan, serves as a medium of the communications across the Five Great Shinobi Nations, leads the Sensory Division and the Analysis Team of the village while also running the clan's flower shop and raising a new heir of the clan.

🐗 After Ino's marriage to Sai, Sai took over the Yamanaka surname, officially becoming a part of the Clan. Hence the Yamanaka blood now has the potential to perform Sai's exclusive Super Beast Scroll Technnique. Ino & Sai gave birth to Inojin Yamanaka, a promising heir to the Clan - who is also able to combine the sensory powers he inherited from Ino and the Super Beast Scroll he inherited from his father Sai.

Trivia: The name "Yamanaka" means "in the middle of mountains" or "in the mountain range", and Yamanaka Clan's customary prefix "Ino" is the short form for "Inoshishi" which means "Boar". It is known that wild boars are heavily associated in the mountain ranges of Japan.

The Yamanaka Crest is a Bush Clover flower which represents "A positive love who treasures bonds". Inoichi Yamanaka, the late head of the clan raised his daughter Ino Yamanaka to embody this title, and believed that she had bloomed into a beautiful Bush Clover before his death.

Yamanaka Week 2021

Day 7 - (Free Day)

@yamanaka-week

[ppopoyo-blog]

Yamanaka Clan's Jutsus

[ace-shikamaru-quotes]

akamichi headcanons? (Also yamanaka)

for the akimichi:

-mongolia isn’t a concept in the narutoverse but every time i see choji i think mongolian

-throat singing (he taught shikamaru and ino how to throatsing too. i hc the nara have their own language (because their family has been in the same spot before it became konoha) that is pretty compatible with the sounds of throatsinging so shikamaru learned pretty quick. ino had a lot of trouble but she worked hard to learn it)

-can you imagine the power of akimichi throatsinging? it would be incredible

-the akimichi seem like gentle giants but they are not afraid to kill you (with such destructive techniques like theirs, it’s hard not to)

-face tattoos are standard within the clan but they have been slowly falling out of practice (chocho doesn’t have any)

-butterfly form leaves scars/marks on the back where the chakra wings sprout

for the yamanaka:

-very appearance-careful. they regulate their health pretty tightly but it often leads to body-related mental problems from a young age. ino was really bad at one point but as she grew as a person and received medical training, she healed and her lifestyle is now healthy medically and mentally

-ponytails are clan fashion (this is canon but i wanted an excuse to draw this)

-the plant aspect came from a time when they relied mostly on farming to sustain their clan

-yes they would make good therapists because they can unlock memories with their jutsu but nobody wants that, so they mostly stick to interrogation jobs

-they have a hard time using mind-transfer jutsu on their clanmates, because they are better equipped to avoid or dispel it

[toxaquepex]

"Event Yamanaka style"

[Version en español]

After all, every time a Yamanaka gets a haircut, it's an event in itself.

[yamanaka-week]

We've had let our imaginations run wild yesterday for Reimagination, Supernatural, and Fantasy prompts! As always, we got lovely submissions💞

We won't get tired to utter our Thanks and appreciation to our participants for their hard and creative works yesterday. They are all very lovely.

@rpbys , @bookiblipole , @yoboseyokyu , @katedoesart , @ppopoyo-blog , @thespookymoth, @bbsolomondemetre

And also thank you to our followers, for following this blog and appreciate the works presented by the participants 💞 please give them lots of love too today 💜

Now, we gear up to DAY 6 YAY. Time flies so fast and we only have 1 day left for our Yamanaka Week 👀

FOR DAY 6 WE HAVE:

We are so excited to see your wonderful works 🙆‍♀️

We would like to remind you that we accept submissions with languages other than English too, so feel free to use your native languages for your submissions \^^/. As usual, just mention us here @yamanaka-week and tag your works with #yamanakaweek2021.

Happy Day 6 of the Yamanaka Week 💜💜💜

[chalabrun]

Name: Maiden, Mother, Crone Word Count: 5,297 Chapter: 22/? Pairing: Madahashisaku Rating: T Warnings: Brief vomiting scene Summary: Finally arrived in Takigakure, Sakura and Santa discover a twist to the unfolding conspiracy even they would’ve never anticipated. 

[verdantmoontruther]

girlies alert alert

girlies i have come to a conclusion. ponytail boy on team orochimaru

i am convinced it was yamanaka santa

age fits, appearance is only maybe a little bit different but the pupil-less look is something you see exclusively with the yamanaka and hyuuga clans and something is telling me that is not a hyuuga. would not be AT ALL surprised if orochimaru would go after a yamanaka with those sleazy slithery gross hands of his. now the interesting part is figuring out how do i project onto him

[xanketori]

@nerdgladiatorwhispers I was your secret santa :D

I didn’t quite get to finish the vision I had in my mind when I saw you wanted an Ino/Gaara friendship thing, but I did finish the standalone chapter 1 for you to enjoy!! A part 2 will be coming later >:3 

@narutosecretsanta