The land of the Nara clan.

Located in the prosperous street of Konoha, it has been the promoter of Konoha's will of fire since the founding of Konoha, as well as the practitioner and inheritor of the will of fire.

No matter in any era, they are the ninja clan that Konoha Hokage relies on for their trust. Every clan leader also holds the position of Konoha Jounin squad leader.

Under the eaves of the back house, a boy with a face very similar to Shikaku walked over.

As soon as he came over, he scratched his head and asked, looking unmotivated:

"Dad, did you call me?"

"Yes, I'm just bored. Come play chess with me."

The boy is Shikaku's son, named Nara Shikamaru.

He is eight years old and a student at the ninja school.

His grades are neither good nor bad. No matter how you look at them, they don't look like the grades that the son of the head of the Nara clan should get.

The teacher also told Shikaku more than once that it would be great if this child could be more motivated. He always felt that every exam was like perfunctory and passing the tasks assigned by the school.

Regarding this, Shikaku just laughed it off and did not criticize Shikamaru for anything.

After all, training at home is already very hard, and the ninja school teaches some basic things, which only need to be mastered before graduation, and he believes in his son Shikamaru's ability.

Although it's not that I look down on ninja schools, it's just that in that kind of place, with that kind of teaching method, it's difficult to cultivate real talents.

The ninja clan has a ninja clan training method, and the ninja clan's children should also focus on family ninjutsu and hone their foundation in the ninja school. As long as the test scores are not at the bottom and bring huge criticism, there will be no problem.

Lu Jiu glanced at the chessboard placed in front of Lu Jiu, sighed rather boredly, and finally sat down opposite Lu Jiu honestly, raised his head and looked at each other.

"Let me tell you first, I am a very slow chess player."

"It doesn't matter, you're on vacation anyway, and school won't start until February next year."

Shikaku smiled.

"It's true...it won't last until four o'clock in the afternoon at most. Choji found a delicious barbecue restaurant and invited me to go there with him. And that troublesome woman Ino."

Shikamaru said.

"Well, it's okay to go out with friends. I won't cook for you tonight. I wish you a good time outside."

Shikaku nodded without objecting.

Choji and Ino are children of the same age as the Akimichi clan and the Yamanaka clan respectively, and are also classmates of their son Shikamaru.

The new generation of Pig, Deer and Butterfly combination will be the pillars of the village in the future. Lu Jiu is also looking forward to the growth of the three of them.

"Speaking of which, how was it for the two children, Naruto and Sasuke, to interact with each other in school? How did it make you feel?"

Shikaku asked with purpose while talking to Shikamaru.

Sure enough, he didn't come to play chess with me specifically. It was so troublesome. Shikamaru felt helpless, knowing that his father was not playing chess with me to kill time casually.

Regarding Shikaku's question, Shikamaru didn't hide anything. He stared down at the chessboard and said softly: "Naruto looks a little silly, but his endurance is amazing, his physical strength is also very good, and sometimes he is very smart.

The idea. Should I call him a fool or a genius? A subtle guy in between."

"It seems you think highly of him."

Shikaku was surprised.

He knew how Uzumaki Naruto, the son of the Fourth Hokage, was rated in the village. In school, he also seemed to have the shameful reputation of being a "crane tail". He ranked last in every ninjutsu exam and many teachers gave up on this child.

Thinking of the Yondaime Hokage's brilliant achievements as a child, Shikaku once wondered whether Uzumaki Naruto inherited his father's true bloodline. The gap between the two father and son was indeed a bit big.

Even though his son Shikamaru's opinion was pretty good, compared with his father, he was still far behind.

However, Shikaku's endurance and physical strength are amazing, and his mental state is very strong, which does not surprise Shikaku.

After all, the blood of the Uzumaki clan still flows in the opponent's body. In terms of vitality, the blood of that family is simply an unkillable cockroach, making it the most suitable sealing container for tailed beasts.

The three nine-tailed Jinchuuriki of Konoha all have the blood of the Uzumaki clan, which shows how powerful the Uzumaki clan's bloodline is.

"After all, we usually play together. I was thinking about taking him with me when we go to have barbecue in the evening... However, Ino seems to hate Naruto a little because of Sasuke."

Shikamaru complained.

Because one is the weakest student in the class and the other is the top student in the class, they are naturally at odds with each other. Naruto has challenged Sasuke many times, but Sasuke has solved him neatly every time. But Naruto's behavior

, was also hated by the Sasuke Support Fan Club, and the Ino he mentioned was one of the members of the Sasuke Support Fan Club.

A beautiful and nymphomaniac woman.

"Take him with you. Ino is just talking. I believe Haiichi's tutor will not cause discord between her and her classmates."

That was the Yondaime's child. Shikaku knew that Haiichi knew the importance of teaching Ino.

Shikamaru nodded, not saying whether he agreed or disagreed.

"As for Sasuke, he is still the same. Ever since that incident... happened, he has been like a ball of ice. It is difficult for anyone to get close to him. He doesn't know what he is thinking about all day long. He has a different feeling about power.

It’s a general obsession. If it’s not properly guided, big problems may arise.”

"The judgment is correct."

Although I cannot say that all of Shikamaru's judgments are correct, Shikaku still gave his approval.

"It's nothing, because these two people are too outstanding in the class. They are both lonely people in the same situation. One is rejected by others, and the other wants to be alienated from others... Well, they are both problem students."

Shikamaru said.

"Speaking of problem students, you, who sleep in class every day, must be one of them."

Shikaku laughed.

Shikamaru coughed.

"There's nothing I can do about it. The practice at home is very hard, and I definitely won't have the energy to study at school the next day. Anyway, I have mastered all the knowledge before the fourth grade, so there is no problem."

"It's not a good thing to be too proud. Compared with those real geniuses, you are still far behind. Moreover, in the end, those knowledge are theoretical knowledge in books and lack practical verification. Don't become a person who talks on paper."

Shikaku's face turned serious.

"I understand."

Shikamaru curled his lips.

"Forget it, I'll take you out for some fun after the new year. It won't take long anyway."

"What about your job?"

"I'm going to ask for leave, Hokage-sama, and I'll just go out for a little time."

"Going abroad?"

"Domestic is enough. The current international situation is a bit serious for Konoha. I can't leave Konoha too far."

Shikaku replied.

"I heard there's a war going on outside, right?"

Shikamaru thought for a moment and asked.

Lu Jiu hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

My son has shown a high IQ that is different from ordinary people since he was a child. Sometimes, it is difficult to treat him as a real child.

Although he is a bit naive in some aspects, he is also terrifyingly mature in some aspects.

Therefore, the education method for the son is free education under the rules, guiding when necessary, and allowing oneself to absorb knowledge and grow when not necessary.

You can neither restrain him too tightly nor completely let him go freely.

"It's just that the Daming Prefecture dispatched ninja troops. Konoha's ninja troops were only stationed at the national border to prevent the ninja troops from the Kingdom of Demons from breaking into the territory of the Fire Country. They did not directly enter the battlefield."

Shikaku continued.

"War...what is it like?"

Shikamaru asked curiously.

I remember four years ago, Konoha was still at war with other ninja villages, and the opponent was Kumogakure.

An armistice agreement was also signed that year, but when the armistice agreement was signed, there was quite a disturbance related to the Hyuga clan.

Shikamaru didn't know the specific things, but he vaguely remembered that many people were pointing behind the Hyuga clan and saying some unpleasant things.

"It's not a happy thing after all. Many people will die, whether they are our own people or enemies."

Lu Jiu said in a deep voice.

"Then why are we still fighting? Since both sides will die."

Shikamaru was puzzled.

"There are many reasons, but it is difficult to judge the two sides of the war, justice and evil. Deciding the winner and the loser is the key. The family's mission is to do everything possible to help Naruto and defeat all those who are hostile to the Land of Fire.

Enemy. This is the mission of the Nara clan. Sooner or later, this mission will also be implemented on you."

Shikaku replied.

"So complicated."
To be continued...