Shikamaru is a 14 year old chunin, the only chunin his age. Everyone else is a genin. He's got an IQ of 200, and uses that to his advantage in making up strategies to help him in everything he does. He dislikes girls, especially if they act like Ino and overly care for their appearance and feelings and crush. He's got slick back hair, that goes into a ponytail that rests messily on the top of his head. Shikamaru and his dad are close because they're similar in behavior