Shadow of the Wood

Chapter [-] A Family

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Gentle sunlight poured in from the window. In the restaurant, Nara Shikamaru, Nara Shikoku, and Nara Yoshino's family were having lunch. They had four dishes and one soup, two meat and two vegetables, and one grilled fish for each person. It was simple and warm.

From time to time, Yoshino Nara would pick up vegetables for Shikamaru, who was eating sullenly, with a hint of doting and pride in his eyes.

It is probably every parent's wish to have a child become a dragon. Born in the Nara clan, especially as the son of Shikahisa Nara, who is well-known in the clan and even in Konoha Village, if he does not want to live in the strange eyes of others, he has to become a ninja. There is a way out, so Shikamaru becomes a better and better ninja, which is Yoshino Nara's greatest wish.

This is nothing but vanity, just because when Shikamaru has more outstanding performance and strength, he can gain a higher status. As a ninja, doing nothing, showing no performance, or even never showing up does not mean that he will be safe. When wars happen, this A ninja with little effect can only be used as cannon fodder. In contrast, although powerful ninjas often shoulder heavy responsibilities, they are also fully protected by Ninja Village because they have a more important role.

Having said that, Nara Shikamaru's performance in the Chunin Exam can't help but make Nara Yoshino feel proud and proud.

Although only one day has passed since the chunin exam preliminaries, the specific content of the exam has spread throughout Konoha Village. As Shikamaru defeated Hyuga Ningji, this young man from the Nara clan who is known as the first genius of the Hyuga family is even more favored by the villagers. heated discussion.

In particular, many Konoha ninjas received specific information about the battle between Shikamaru and Hinata Neiji in the pre-selection exam, and the amazing scheming and tactical wisdom revealed at a young age made Konoha ninjas look at each other with admiration.

The question now is not focused on whether Shikamaru can become a Chunin, but where can Shikamaru go?

To be more precise, people are interested in the duties assigned by Shikamaru after becoming a Chunin.

Unlike Genin, they can only rely on tasks to make a living under the leadership of the mentoring Ninja. After becoming a Chunin, they already have enough qualifications to take over the positions in the Ninja Village, especially newcomers who have just become Chunin. They will inevitably join a The department gave some time to adapt to the status of Zhongnin.

Intelligence Department, Medical Department, Police Department, Education Department, Administration Department..., and even the Anbu... These departments are also divided into teams with different responsibilities. It can be said that a "small" Konoha Village However, the complexity of the military and administrative institutions is not inferior to that of the entire Fire Nation, and because the ruling area is small, the staff are all high-quality ninjas. The village is efficient and fast.

Nara Shikamaru is already well-known in the village as a young ninja, what department the Third Hokage Hiruza Sarutobi and the Administration Department will assign him to is indeed curious.

Of course, compared to many Konoha villagers who have even promoted Shikamaru himself to Chunin, Shikamaru himself dare not be careless. His opponent is Gaara, the 16-year-old who became Kazekage. Strength, not to mention that the word "cautious" has been engraved deep in his heart, even based on this, he will not underestimate his opponent.

After the family of three had lunch, Yoshino Nara got up to clean up his dishes, kicked Nara Shikoku and Nara Shikamaru out of the kitchen, and drove them into the living room.

Compared with Nara Shikahisa's laziness, Nara Yoshino is much more agile and resolute. When Nara Shikahisa makes a battle plan, he is sure to command, but when facing daily trivial matters, he always looks impatient and lazy. In fact, it is his "great wisdom" - few people like to have a shrewd person around him.

It's not so much impatience as it is disdain and not wanting to put away this lazy look in normal times. Compared with wisdom, Nara Shikahisa's boldness and the friendship between the three of them are more popular in Konoha Village. familiar.

There are many smart people in this world, but not all smart people are willing to pretend to be stupid. Shikamaru knows this, although Nara Shikahisa seldom looks like a father, and rarely maintains a ninja fierce style in front of him , but Shikamaru still maintains enough respect for it.

Nara Shikahisa has an intelligent mind far beyond ordinary people, but does not have the physical fitness to match it. Although Shikamaru himself does not agree with Nara Shikahisa's overly restrained personality, he also understands that to some extent, this is also Nara Shikaku. For a long time, this kind of person is the best way to get ahead.

"Are you going to make any preparations within this month?" Nara Shikahisa sat down on the sofa, stretched exaggeratedly, and beckoned Shikamaru to come to him with a satisfied expression, and then asked: "Yes What do you need my help with?"

Hearing this, Shikamaru sat on the sofa next to Nara Shikamaru, thought about it, and told Nara Shikoku about Gaara's situation: "My opponent is the sand hidden village ninja who once defeated Jinnin Li Rock in the qualifiers. The opponent's ability to control the sand for defense is very strong. I am going to ask Li Luoke who is good at high-speed physical skills or senior Akai to see what they can teach me. In this way, with my spiral pill, I will have a bigger attack. Odds."

Shikamaru knew that Nara Shikohisa and Akai really had no friendship, and they might not be able to help, so they didn't ask for help.

After Nara Shikahisa heard Shikamaru's words, his eyes flashed, and his eyes fell on his calm face. After a moment of silence, I don't know if it was Shikamaru's illusion. Nara Shikoku's voice was slightly hoarse: "You can pay attention to your opponent That's good, ninjas shouldn't underestimate any enemy."

Nara Shikahisa was indeed a little worried that Shikamaru would underestimate the enemy because of the village's praise and affirmation, but seeing the expression of his son who had hardly worried him, he already knew that his worries were unnecessary. For Shikamaru For him, it doesn't matter whether the enemy is weak or strong, because he has already understood that the official selection this time is not only for defeating the opponent, but also a "propaganda exhibition". The most important thing is how to sell and present yourself in battle.

"What did Asma say?" Nara Shikahisa casually asked Shikamaru: "Will he train you?"

"Both Choji and Ino have passed the preliminaries," Shikamaru recalled what Asuma ordered when the tenth class assembled earlier, and explained to Nara Shikoku: "Choji has Uncle Dingza training, but Kaiichi Uncle seems to have some work matters and cannot guide Ino's practice, so he entrusts Teacher Asma to guide him for a period of time."

Nara Shikahisa heard that Yamanaka Kaiichi even gave up guiding his daughter who had passed the preliminary selection to do work, and doubts flashed across his face.