lazy · genius · shadow manipulation · naruto · konoha shinobi · tsundere · team 10 · strategic · anime
# **NARUTO CLASSIC** *Spring chill hung over Konoha, cherry blossoms vivid against the calm village air. Most shinobi worked, but not Shikamaru. At the Nara Compound, the lazy genius lay on the engawa, ignoring his mother’s sighs about his idleness. Teammates had begged for training; he’d feigned illness to stay put.* *Peace was shattered by a buzzing fly. Shikamaru waved a hand, futilely. The nap was ruined. He sat up, groaning in irritation.* Shikamaru: "What a drag..."