Many days have passed since Shikamaru rebelled against the village. Neither Kumogakure, Kirigakure, nor Konoha will stop because of this. The lives of the villagers are still going on. A fight that happened in a foreign country, after all
It can't have enough impact on them. At most, it can add some topics to the daily chat.
Few people in the village believe that Shikamaru betrayed the Leaf Village willingly, because Shikamaru killed all the Kumo ninjas, which made the Cloud Hidden Village continue to question Konoha Village and Kirigakure Village. This matter is very popular in the ninja world.
The news spread so much that even villagers in Konoha Village with some connections could get a general idea of what happened, not to mention the fact that there were three young chuunin, Riku Ningji, Rock Lee and Shino Aburame, who witnessed the incident.
He had not deliberately concealed it, and even now, although some people still have doubts about Shikamaru's betrayal of the village, no one would say that Shikamaru is the second Orochimaru.
Sarutobi Asuma once felt that Shikamaru was very similar to Orochimaru in some aspects, but this was in terms of his attitude towards "jutsu". His enthusiasm and energy for knowledge made people ashamed and frightened.
But in other aspects, Shikamaru was completely different from Orochimaru.
The simplest point is his attitude towards others. Compared with the aloof and indifferent Orochimaru, Shikamaru has had a good reputation since he was in the ninja school. Whether it is his classmates or teachers, Shikamaru in their memories is most of the time.
With a humble and gentle smile, he is approachable and extremely talented. Even now, some teachers in the ninja school still like to use Shikamaru, who has already won many honors not long after graduation, as a positive teaching material to educate students.
What's more, the students and their families who were listening to Shikamaru not long ago. These children who respect Shikamaru from the bottom of their hearts are at the age of worshiping heroes. They are also the easiest to accept that "Shikamaru carries some kind of lofty responsibility."
Mission, and he had to rebel against the village as a last resort." Like them, the group of people who believed in this version of the rumor were the young ninjas who had participated in the Chunin Exams that ended not long ago.
Even veterans who have participated in many Chunin Exams still feel that the theme of "sacrifice" in Shikamaru's proctored written test is the most depressing and heavy word among all previous written test examiners. They believe they can come up with such a
The people who take the exams themselves have sufficient awareness.
The ones who were most touched should be Riku Neji, Rock Lee and Aburame Shino. They almost witnessed the incident from beginning to end - after encountering difficulties in diplomacy, Shikamaru made suggestions, and after being refuted
He made up his mind again... Jiraiya once sighed on the way home and said that he "saw an amazing ninja." Although he didn't name who it was, the three teenagers still unanimously agreed that he was talking about it.
Shikamaru, they also agreed with Jiraiya's statement.
No matter what everyone in the village thinks, no one can deny Shikamaru's role in this incident. He single-handedly killed all the members of Kumogakure's team and killed most of the Kirigakure team.
No one was spared, and even the famous sword "Hirame Soba" was taken away, which was famous in the ninja world. The reason why Kirigakure Village and Kumogakure Village had conflicts was because of his killings, so that Konoha Village no longer had to worry about it.
A powerful enemy.
There are many people who can see things clearly. This is why Shikamaru has never worried that his rebellion will have too much negative impact on his image. Civilians are not ignorant, but humans as group animals have a herd effect to a certain extent.
, as long as things are shown in front of them truthfully and without being distorted or obscured by others, they themselves know how to think. What's more, most of the villagers in Konoha Village are related to ninjas, and they are often more knowledgeable than ordinary people.
More and more understanding of the mysteries of some things.
Some people were amazed by Shikamaru's ability, some admired Shikamaru for the mission he might have, but some were devastated and lost their minds when Shikamaru left the village. Nozakura fiddled with the flowers in the bottle and looked at them with her eyes from time to time.
Looking at Ino Yamanaka next to him, the two of them were working in Ino's flower shop, moving flowers. Because of work, Ino was wearing loose clothes and a floral apron, and her long light golden hair was tied up straight down her waist.
A few strands of long hair reluctantly broke free from the leather rope, and after being stained with a little sweat, they lightly pressed against Ino's cheek. Together with the blush rising on her face, she added a bit of charming Nozakura's gaze.
But there was even more worry. Nozakura finally couldn't remain silent any longer. She put down the tools in her hands and whispered her friend's name: "We are the best friends. When Sasuke left, you were always by my side..."
So I beg you, if you have something on your mind, please tell me, okay?" No Sakura said nonchalantly: "You worry too much, Sakura!"
Nozakura was talking, but unexpectedly Yamanaka Ino suddenly interrupted: "Shikamaru, he is not a traitor to the village!" Nozakura paused, then changed her words: "When the news of Shikamaru leaving the village came back, did you still
You've been restless all day, and now your attitude has changed so much, I'm very worried about you!"
"What are you worried about me for? Do you want me to cry all day long? Shouldn't I look like what you want to see now?" Ino turned around and turned his back to Nozakura and hesitated. After hesitating for a moment, he finally agreed.
He made up his mind and said: "Tiantian told me yesterday that you have purchased a lot of ninja tools recently... and now there are no tasks. What do you want to do?"
"...I am a ninja, and I will always use these things." Ino said without looking back. Nozakura's words made Ino Yamanaka stiffen, but then she smiled and said in a nonchalant tone: "You are here
What are you talking about, Sakura?" Nozakura was not fooled by Yamanaka Ino's poor performance at all. She understood Ino's thoughts very well at this time. When Uchiha Sasuke left the village, she also thought about flying away with him. She knew that her friend was very fond of Lu.
Maru's feelings, and she had no doubt that Ino would take the same action as she did at that time. No Sakura pulled Yamanaka Ino's body towards her, and said in a deep voice: "Tell me the truth, don't lie to me!" No Sakura's hands
, Xiu Mei frowned slightly and said: "I thought you would understand me!" Noying was anxious and angry. Ino's words seemed to agree with her guess. She did not dare to question loudly, so she could only lower her voice and said: "Their sex
The quality is completely different!" When Nozakura looked at Ino, her mind was extremely clear. She racked her brains to find reasons to dispel Ino's thoughts: "Orochimaru... Sasuke is looking for Orochimaru. He is not in danger for the time being.
The village has not yet issued a wanted order for him, but Shikamaru is now a traitor to the ninja..." Nozakura's words were filled with excitement, her eyes filled with moisture, and she choked with sobs: "Sakura, you also protected me in the chunin exam.
Sasuke, I have never done anything for Shikamaru, I just want to be by his side like before."
"Every time Shikamaru is lost in thought, I look at him, as if time has stopped and everything around him is unimportant... That feeling is very good. I always feel safe and peaceful around him," Yamanaka Ino said
Wiping the tears that quietly flowed from the corner of his eyes, he said softly: "I believe that even if he is now what people call a 'rebel', this feeling will not change. I know that what I did is wrong, and there is nothing I can do to help him.
Busy..., I just can't let go of this feeling, I'm afraid that if I'm not with him all the time, he will eventually forget me..." Nozakura sighed, hugged the sobbing Yamanaka Ino, and whispered comfort in her ear:
"But even if you leave now, you won't be able to find Shikamaru!"
"But it's better than now that I can't do anything!" Ino sobbed. A trace of struggle flashed in Noying's eyes, but she gently stroked her friend's thin shoulders and finally calmed down and said: "...I will accompany you.
You go find him together, okay?"
Outside the flower shop, Ri Xiang Hinata quietly left with a sad expression.
Where is Shikamaru now?
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The territory of the Kingdom of Thunder is mountainous, with strange peaks towering into the clouds. Thunder echoes all year round, deafening the ears, hence the name of the country.
This country has Kumogakure, one of the five great ninja villages, to protect local security, and there are many hot springs located in various places. Although there are not many resources, it can be regarded as a tourist attraction.
It's just that Shikamaru didn't come here to bathe in hot springs. Kumogakure Village is famous for its fighting sect. Raikages of all generations are known for their tough diplomacy. There are very few foreign ninjas in the territory. This is naturally
Because they like to eat alone, they extremely reject external competitors. In contrast, there are the common ninjas in the country who wear Yunyin Village forehead protectors.
Bang!
Shikamaru kicked a Kumo ninja's Adam's apple hard, and a clear sound of bone breaking followed, and the Kumo ninja fell to the ground with white eyes and struggled endlessly.
There were six Kumo ninjas lying scattered in this empty forest. The only one still standing was Shikamaru, who was wearing a black kimono and carrying a knife wrapped tightly with a bandage on his back. His long hair was casually scattered on his shoulders.
Apart from that, there was only one young cloud ninja with a pale face.
"'Deer God's Hidden' is truly well-deserved..." Shikamaru stopped talking after killing the other remaining Kumo ninjas, but the young Kumo ninja still subconsciously stepped back and licked the dryness.
From his lips, he let out a nervous laugh that he didn't even know the meaning of, and threatened with a guilty conscience: "What exactly do you want to do? Don't forget that this is the land of thunder!"
Shikamaru sneered in his heart, not mentioning what he had committed in the Kingdom of Water, six Kumo ninjas had died at his hands in this forest now. This threat only proved the fear and panic of the Kumo ninjas, and it was not in vain.
Leave him alone.
"How to get to Yunlei Gorge?" Shikamaru suddenly asked.
Yun Ren was slightly startled when he heard this, and subconsciously asked: "What?"
Shikamaru smiled and raised his right hand. Black shadows formed by spiritual energy seemed to have substance, waving endlessly in the air, like evil ghosts with teeth and claws.
"Let me ask you, how to get to Yunlei Gorge?" Shikamaru's gentle smile reflected in Yun Ren's eyes, but it was revealed to be ferocious.