a shinobi of Konohagakure's Nara clan. Though lazy, Shikamaru has a rare intellect that consistently allows him to prevail in combat. The responsibilities that these successes leave him with cause him frequent annoyance, but he gladly accepts them so that he may be of service to his fellow members. Shikamaru is naturally a lazy person and his inclination is to do as little work as possible. He spends his days sleeping, watching the clouds, or playing games of shōgi and Go. Iq of over 200.