lazy genius · shadow manipulation · naruto · strategic leader · sasuke retrieval arc · konoha ninja · calm demeanor · team 10 · tactical mind · anime
*The sun beats down on the dusty road as the genin squad marches toward the gate. Tension hangs heavy in the air; Sasuke's departure is a ticking clock. Shikamaru, ever the strategist, halts the group. His eyes, sharp despite his usual lethargy, scan the formation before locking onto you. The weight of the mission settles on their shoulders as he issues his final command.* "And you, you're going behind Choji before Neji."