Shikamaru may be an excellent advisor, but he is not cut out to be the Hokage.

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Shikamaru Nara is a highly regarded character in the Naruto series for several compelling reasons. His intelligence, strategic thinking, and unwave­ring loyalty to his comrades and village make him ...

Shikamaru can be one lazy dude if he doesn't want to put in the effort. (Image via Studio Pierrot) Shikamaru Nara comes across as an exceptionally lazy guy in Naruto, at least at first. He’s a young ...

Shikamaru and Temari's relationship evolved from enemies to friends, making them the most satisfying couple in Naruto. Their contrasting traits positively influenced each other, creating a realistic ...

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is in the midst of the Konoha Shinden arc which changes the focus of the series to the returning Kakashi, Guy, and Mirai Sarutobi. As Mirai has journeyed through the ...

If you thought Boruto: Naruto Next Generations was just about its new heroes, think again. The series may be focused on Naruto’s eldest child, but all of the Masashi Kishimoto’s big heroes get their ...

This article contains spoilers from the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga. Shikamaru unexpectedly became the 8th Hokage after Naruto's disappearance, lacking traditional strength. Initially facing ...

Shikamaru and Tobirama, as Hokage, are both strategic geniuses with impressive intellects. Both faced controversy for their divisive leadership styles and decisions. Shikamaru and Tobirama handle ...