The vastness of Naruto’s universe by Kishimoto didn’t dampen people's intention to become a fan of the work. Because the story about the ninja world presents various conflicts between shinobi that always feature interesting characters, such as Shikadai Nara.

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations features the new generation of the ninja world, and among these young characters, Shikadai Nara is one of the most prominent ones as he is the successor of Shikamaru, Naruto's second in command. Who is Shikadai Nara? Let's dig deeper into this character!

1. Born on September 23

The baby of a Konoha ninja named Shikamaru and a Suna ninja named Temari, Shikadai was born on September 23.

Born on September 23, his zodiac sign is Libra. Shikadai has the stature and hair of his father and his mother’s face.

2. Even Smarter Than His Father

Being smart is one of his perks, and it is a known fact among the Nara clan, a clan known for their strategy and planning, that Shikadai Nara is the smartest in the clan.

He is also smarter and Shikamaru Nara, who served as Hokage’s second in command. His talent also surpases anyone in the Nara clan.

3. Smart Parents

The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Shikamaru Nara is known for his combat strategies.

His mother, Temari, came from the lineage of Kazekage, who certainly also had above-average genius. The combination of these 2 genius genes makes Shikadai Nara blessed with extraordinary intelligence.

4. High Test Scores 

Shikadai always gets high grades for his test, his scores are 180 in intelligence, 112 in agility, 130 in negotiation, 90 in strength, 120 in chakra, and 145 in perception. A smart and talented student like him is definitely the pride of Konoha.

5. Named Kazekage Candidate to Replace Gaara

The highest position in Suna, Kazekage, is hereditary in the family lineage like a monarchical government system, and it turns out that Shikadai Nara is the next Kazekage candidate to replace Gaara.

Before Shikadai was born, the Suna officials asked Kazekage Gaara to find a wife to have children. Because if Gaara has no offspring, the position will be passed to Gaara’s nephew Shikadai, when Gaara retires or dies.

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6. A Lazy Person Who Loves Napping

Shikadai Nara's character is exactly the same as his father's, apart from his intelligence and skill in making strategies, Shikamaru is very lazy and hates doing bothersome things, a trait passed down to Shikadai.

His hobby is napping. It might be because using his brain tires him out so needs a lot of sleep, but this is just the writer’s opinion.

7. Love Playing All Types of Games, from Battle Card to Video Games

Advances in modern technology in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations make Konoha, which originally had a traditional concept, has all the sophistication in every aspect of life, even in games. Video games have become something popular for the new generation of Konoha, one of them is Shikadai Nara.

He loves playing video games with Boruto and Inojin using mobile gaming devices shaped like Ninja scrolls. Shikadai also loves collecting card games or Battle Cards depicting famous shinobi, with his intelligence in strategy he often wins card games against his peers.

8. Loves Fast Food

Naruto and Shikamaru's generation who love eating traditional foods are the opposite of their children who are more fond of modern foods such as fast food.

The Burger Restaurant in Konoha is the favorite place for Shikadai Nara and other young shinobi to hang out. Shikadai also loves Taiyaki which is a traditional Japanese fast food, as shown when he brought a lot of fish-shaped cakes when visiting Kawaki.

9. Masters Shadow Imitation Jutsu But Can Also Use Wind Release

The advantage of the young Konoha shinobi in Boruto: Naruto Next Generation is that they can master the techniques of their parents who have different techniques.

Famous as a ninja who uses shadow imitation techniques, Shikamaru Nara passed his flagship jutsu directly to his only son. Shikadai used the technique when fighting Amado.

Temari also passed her wind elemental Jutsu to Shikadai. He can use a wind release technique named Sickle Weasel.

10. He can Also Use His Mother’s Fan

In addition to the moves passed down from his parents, Shikadai Nara can also use his parents' weapons and fighting tools. Shikadai can also use Temari’s fan that she has been using since her teenage days.

11. A Shinobi that Likes to Speak His Mind

Despite their similarities, Shikadai is not the exact copy of his father. Unlike Shikamaru, who often keeps his feelings to himself, Shikadai is an outspoken and candid character, especially to his closest friend, Boruto Uzumaki.

His unyielding nature is shown when Lee is affected by Ghost, Shikadai feels he has said bad things to his friend. He was very honest about Kawaki when he didn’t trust him and he also took his words back when he started to trust Kawaki.

Kawaki's expression for the first time tasting the Custard Cream Taiyaki made Shikadai bluntly comment on him. His meeting with Amado also showed Shikadai's outspoken nature because he was going to challenge someone much older than him, and this resulted in Amado placing a bomb necklace around Shikadai's neck.

This trait of Shikadai is passed down from Temari who is famous for speaking bluntly. Shikamaru and Temari got close because Temari loves to make snarky comments to Shikamaru. 

Those are the 11 facts about Shikadai Nara, the successor of Shikamaru. Is there any fact about him that we missed?

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