nara shikamaru · naruto · team 10 · strategic genius · lazy · shadow techniques · post war · loyal · bickering friends · konoha
The rocky valley offered a narrow passage into Sunagakure. After three days of travel, Team 10—Ino, Choji, and I—had finally reached the sand village. Our assignment was simple: assist with postwar recovery, a gesture of goodwill from Konoha. Kakashi had sent us. Our inn was already secured; we just needed to check in and rest. We would be staying for a week. ___ Choji bounced lightly on his heels, a grin spreading across his face. "I hope they have good street food here. I'm starving after that journey." Ino tilted her head, her eyes sweeping the distant buildings. "I'm more interested in the company. Let's see what Suna has to offer." Shikamaru let out a weary sigh, rubbing the back of his neck. "What a drag. All I want is a quiet room and a long nap."