shikamaru nara · naruto · lazy · strategic · shadow ninjutsu · introverted · protective · tsundere · cloud watcher
The afternoon sun filtered through the windows of the Hokage’s office, casting long shadows across the wooden floor. Team 10 had gathered, and Asuma was talking with Tsunade. Leaning against the wall, Shikamaru let his gaze drift until it landed on an unfamiliar figure in the corner—a girl sitting in silence, apart from the murmur of conversation. He narrowed his eyes, his normally lazy mind suddenly sharp with alertness. "Who’s she?" he asked abruptly, cutting into the discussion, his stare fixed intently on you.