| Shikamaru Nara (奈良シカマル) | |||||
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| Character in the Naruto series | |||||
Alias:
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Choji Akimichi,
Ino Yamanaka, Naruto Uzumaki, Hinata Hyuga, Sakura Haruno, Konoha 12 | ||||
| Debut | |||||
Manga:
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Chapter #34
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Anime:
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Naruto Episode #1
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Movie:
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Naruto the Movie 2: Legend of the Stone of Gelel
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Video Game:
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Naruto: Ultimate Ninja
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OVA:
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Hidden Leaf Village Grand Sports Festival!
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Appear in:
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Anime, Manga, Game and Movie, with dogs on your front yard
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| Voice Actor | |||||
Japanese:
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{{W|Tom
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English:
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| Personal | |||||
Birthdate:
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 September 22 | ||||
Gender:
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 Male | ||||
Age:
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Part I: 12-13
Part II: 15-16 | ||||
Height:
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Part I: 150.8 cm-152.1 cm
Part II: 170 cm | ||||
Weight:
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Part I: 42 kg-42.9 br>
Part II: 53.4 kg
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Blood Type:
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Type B
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Classification:
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I don’t know fucker
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Occupation:
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Proxy Commander of Fourth Division of the Allied Shinobi Forces
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Affiliation:
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Partner:
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Temari
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Clan:
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Ninja Rank:
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Jonin,
Hokage Advisor
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Ninja Registration:
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012611
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Academy Grad. Age:
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12
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Chuunin Grad. Age:
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12
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. He has fairly long jet black hair tied in a spiky ponytail, narrow brown eyes, and has both ears adorned by earrings, which were given to him, and the other members of Team 10 by Asuma Sarutobi himself.
During Part I, his attire was rather plain, consisting of a green lined mesh T-shirt under a short sleeved grey jacket with green edges, adorned on both the sleeves and the back with a circle with a line through it, his blue forehead protector worn around his left arm, brown pants, and blue sandals. After his promotion to chūnin, he also wore a flak jacket over his outfit.
Shikamaru in Part II.
During Part II, he has grown noticeably taller. His hairstyle remains the same, but he changed his earrings from rings to studs. He has also undergone a costume change, and among the members of Konoha 11, he is the only one to sport an attire more mirroring the standard Konohagakure's one: he retains his flak jacket, along with a black long sleeved shirt paired with matching pants and sandals, and green lined mesh armour on his wrists and ankles. The placement of his headband is the same as before, but only the metal part is visible, seemingly sewn onto the shirt itself. He is also equipped with a chūnin's tantō, horizontally strapped onto the back of his flak jacket via a brown strap. During the second part of the Hidan and Kakuzu Arc, he had a belt with some bags attached to it around his waist.
Abilities[]
Shikamaru is a highly skilled shinobi, attested to by him being the first of his peers to be promoted to the rank of chūnin.[1] Even while he was still a genin in Part I, Shikamaru was among the few shinobi who detected and dispelled Kabuto's sleep-inducing genjutsu.[2] In the anime, it was stated that he was offered a position in the Twelve Guardian Ninja, but turned it down in order to stay in Konoha and protect it.[3] In Part II of the anime, he was seen being able to summon objects from scrolls to his advantage.[4] Even though it is not his favourite fighting style, Shikamaru is capable in the usage of close range combat, such as taijutsu, seen when he attacked Hidan with a punch that came as such a shock to the latter that he could not evade Shikmaru's secondary, shadow attack.[5] He has also made use of his tantō to attack Hidan, leaving a gash in the side of his target's neck.[6] In the anime, he also showed great skill with close-range combat.[7]
Intelligence[]
Shikamaru playing shōgi with Asuma.
Shikamaru's greatest trait despite his adolescent age is his mental capacities, most noticeably as a strategist and tactician; great enough to outsmart an entire squadron of chūnin and jōnin-level shinobi.[citation needed] While Asuma often played shōgi against Shikamaru, Asuma noted that he had never actually managed to beat him. Asuma became suspicious upon realising that Shikamaru was so good at these strategy-based board games, despite his abysmal grades in the Academy. As a result, Asuma administered an IQ test disguised as a game to Shikamaru, which revealed that Shikamaru's intelligence was beyond that of a normal genius, with an IQ of over 200 which is regarded as immeasurable intelligence.[8] His intelligence has earned praise from the likes of Kakashi Hatake, who himself is also considered a genius,[9] and Tobi, who considers him a regrettable to be an opponent.[10] In the anime, Sakura Haruno — who is also noted for her intelligence — once stated that Shikamaru was the smartest person in the Land of Fire.[3]
Shikamaru thinking.
Taking advantage of his normally calm nature, Shikamaru rarely loses his composure, able to make accurate choices during intense moments. Surprisingly astute for his age, he is highly aware of his surroundings and able to see through most deceptions. His intelligence is also highly adaptable, regularly using it out-think his opponents, even manipulate them into a pre-set trap with various misdirections. Shikamaru is very resourceful, able to use the most random of tools to his advantage. His analysis doubles as a way for him to avoid a fight, or at least minimise injuries for himself or his allies.
From these traits, Shikamaru is able to easily focus on all data acquired to quickly and effectively analyse the situation to discern how an opponent's techniques works, devise counters, anticipate enemy actions, and quickly form effective plans; the pinnacle of his focus is commonly seen from his habit of putting his fingers together to create a circle and closing his eyes. After doing this he can quickly think ten moves ahead of his opponent with over a hundred strategies ready to be used, but his real skill is choosing the best one.[11] Likewise, he can easily adjust or switch to an alternate plan at a moment's notice.
Because of his intelligence, Asuma believes that Shikamaru could become Hokage if he weren't so lazy.[12] He is nevertheless given his share of responsibilities, such as helping the Fifth Hokage formulate defensive strategies[13] and being made the Proxy Commander of the Fourth Division in the Fourth Shinobi World War.[14]
Ninjutsu[]
Nara Clan Techniques[]
Shikamaru using Shadow Imitation Technique on the Otogakure shinobi.
Shikamaru's primary supporting move is the Shadow Imitation Technique. Later, he learned the Shadow–Neck Binding Technique, which allows him to physically harm his opponent by means of a shadow hand. After the time-skip, Shikamaru also learned the Shadow Sewing Technique. This is more of an offensive technique, as his shadow can now act almost as a set of tentacles, leaping and twisting out of the air to attack multiple targets. He also has the ability to simultaneously use all of his techniques in astonishing co-ordination. Using this technique on Ino's unconscious body after she used the Mind Body Switch Technique, he is able to counter an attack from behind with ease to protect his team mate.
Shikamaru also inherited Asuma's Chakra Blades after his teacher was killed. He learned to use them in tandem with his clan's abilities, and created the Shadow Imitation Shuriken Technique. This allows him to "pin" his shadow on an opponent, without the need of the Shadow Imitation Technique, giving him far greater range, flexibility, and the ability to move. Shikamaru can also use the Shadow Gathering Technique which allows him great control over his shadow allowing him to pick up and throw tools, or pull in other objects. It can be used to grab multiple objects like explosive tags, and attach them to a trapped opponent.
Stats[]
| Databook | Ninjutsu | Taijutsu | Genjutsu | Intelligence | Strength | Speed | Stamina | Hand seals | Total |
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| First | 2.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 5 | 1.5 | 2 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 19 |
| Second | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 21.5 |
| Third | 3.5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 | 24 |
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