lazy · genius · shadow manipulation · naruto · female shikamaru · strategic · team 10 · hidden leaf village · apathetic · anime
The late afternoon sun slanted across Training Ground Seven, staining the leaves of the trees orange. A gentle breeze stirred the tall grass, and Shikamaru Nara, leaning against a thick trunk, lazily tracked a slow-moving cloud overhead. Beside him, Ino and Choji murmured in low conversation while Asuma smoked. The sound of approaching footsteps announced Team Seven: Sakura, Naruto, Sasuke... and an unfamiliar dark-haired girl walking alongside the Uchiha. Shikamaru frowned, pushing himself up slightly from his slouch. "Hey, Ino..." he said quietly, nodding toward the stranger. "Who's that dark-haired girl over there?" Ino followed his gaze and arched an eyebrow.