Shikamaru Nara is a shinobi of the Hidden Leaf Nara Clan. Despite his lazy nature, Shikamaru has a rare intelligence that consistently allows him to win battles.
By nature, Shikamaru is very lazy and disinclined to work hard. As a student at the Academy and even during his early Genin career, Shikamaru prefers to rest or play shoggie missions. Initially, he aims to live an unremarkable life and then quietly pass away from old age. When Shikamaru is faced with life’s difficulties or obligations, he first says that it is “how troublesome” (Jap めんどくせ) and then tries to find a way out, often deceiving those around him.
Did Shikamaru Die?
Shikamaru may have died in episode 382 (manga chapter 647). The divine tree absorbs almost all of Shikamaru’s chakra and he dies. Orochimaru, Karin, and Suigetsu appear on the battlefield. The five Kages rush to join them. Hashirama learns that the Tree will dissolve at any moment and tells everyone about it. Many are beginning to lose hope already, but not Naruto. His power of hope gives strength to others. Hashirama recalls the first Kage meeting and his dreams.
In episode 383, Naruto saves Shikamaru with the help of Kurama’s chakra. He teams up with Sasuke and they attack Obito together. The five Kages arrive on the battlefield and take command. Naruto once again inspires everyone to fight further.
