Shikamaru Nara

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Shikamaru Nara

Age : 12

Blood Type : AB

Born On : September 22

Current Status : Chunin

Ninja Team : Team 10

Team Members : Choji Akimichi, Ino Yamanaka, Asuma Sarutobi

Eye Color : Black

Gender : Male

Hair Color : Black

Height : 4'11"

Weight : 93 lbs.

Shikamaru’s Story

Shikamaru is usually portrayed as lazy and laid-back. But inside, he is a brilliant strategist. He loves playing go or shogi with his teacher, Asuma, and he always wins because he is an expert at battle tactics. He is a good leader when he tries, and was the only one of the participants to pass the Chunin Exam, despite the fact that he lost his match. Though he lacks motivation, this allows him to think clearly without becoming overly exited or panicked. He finds many things in life to be annoying or troublesome and is usually foul-mouthed. Deep down, though, he is a kind person. He leads a team of genin to retrieve Sasuke after he is taken by the Sound Ninja, and though they fail, his abilities are evident through his planning and actions in tough situations.

Abilities

Being a member of the Nara Clan, Shikamaru’s signature jutsu have to do with the manipulation of shadows:

Shikamaru can extend his own shadow (to an extent), and by merging it with an opponent's, both keep them immobilized and force them to imitate any movement made by himself. The degree to which it can be extended depends on the shadow's total surface area; for example, if it touches another shadow, it can extend further. It can be used on several targets at a time, but depends on the amount of chakra he has, as it must be constantly maintained. He often uses this technique to stall his enemies, or in strategy with his team mates: for example, stopping an opponent so that Ino can use her Mind Transfer Jutsu

Shadow Strangle Jutsu

Another form of shadow manipulation in which the shadow can be used to interact physically with it's surroundings; for example, it is first seen being used by Shikamaru's father to strangle a Sound Ninja, and later by Shikamaru to break his own finger to escape from a genjutsu, and then attempt to strangle Tayuya.

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