Chapter 108: Changes

Coming back from his memories, Shikamaru involuntarily smiled. Basically, everything worked, no one else seemed to go to Hinata, and the girl herself, although imperceptibly, changed. Since then, she has become a little more confident and trains harder. A couple of times the clones saw her at the test site and brought news. Although Shikamaru had no plans for the young Hyuuga, since he had already helped her once, he still sometimes looked after her. Yes, and having a friend in a noble clan is also not bad, especially if this friend is the heir of this clan.

Yawning, Shikamaru glanced at Chоji and said,

- If she copes, that's good. Our group has enough talent. Naruto, you, Ino, Sakura, Kiba, Shino and Sasuke. They will make excellent shinobi. Some of you will definitely pass on Chūnin if you try and continue training.

Chоji nodded.

- Yes ... I'll hand it over, if not, then I shouldn't be called Akimichi.

"Ha, then don't complain if you succeed," Shikamaru chuckled. "When are you planning?"

Chоji smiled oddly as he shook the last of the chips out of the pack and stood up and said,

- Together with you, of course, then my chances of passing will be one hundred percent.

- Cunningly, you can't argue here.

"Well, then." Smiling, Chнулji nodded to his friend, "I'll go already, I still need to help my father. See you!

Shikamaru watched his friend slowly, but Chоji stopped abruptly at the door and said loudly.

- Untill weekend! Don't forget, we have hot springs! Until! - Waving to Shikamaru, the fat man opened the door and walked away to the ringing of bells.

After Akimichi left, Shikamaru relaxed. Say what you don't, but having friends is good. Especially people like Chоji. They will cheer you up and help you in difficult times. Shikamaru is only now beginning to understand this truth. Every year he more and more felt like a part of this world. Even the attitude towards his parents changed, he began to trust them a little more and in some matters he consulted with his father. Only he was too suspicious. Say what you don't say, but an experienced ninja, and even such as Shikaku, clearly had suspicions. Fortunately, he was still his father, otherwise who knows how everything would have turned out. So far, he has not taken active action, but this is so far. Shikamaru was not used to hoping for luck in such situations, so he always tried to keep his distance. He was not at all happy about the opportunity to go to Yamanaka for a brain cleaning. Naturally, this would be an extreme case, Shikaku most likely would not go for it. But no one bothered him just to check Shikamaru. Just one question and the guy might have problems. After all, if he has nothing to hide, why be afraid of checking? Although it seems Shikaku either did not want to resort to this method, or simply could not ... Still, he was his father, and in the matter the Nara family were always not very decisive. Except, of course, Shikamaru. He was always ready for surprises from the family, and from this, the suspicions of the rest certainly did not diminish. Only Yoshino did not seem to question this question, and maybe she was the one holding Shikaku back. Either way, Shikamaru was already preparing for the worst. He most likely cannot prevent the death of the Third, and after it happens, everything in the village will change. In those days it is worth being even more vigilant. Although just in that case, Shikamaru already had a plan.

After the friends left, Shikamaru called the cute waitress, ordered tea and relaxed.

"Yes, time flies ... These two are already close to Chūnin. As for the Uzumaki boy ... I saw Naruto about two months ago, he seemed to look tough. I wonder what he has already achieved there. At the time of the academy, he became friends with Sasuke and this Uchiha thanks to him was able to pull up skills. Now I think they are in full competition. Curious came out of the situation. I think they might be as good as Gaara for the Chūnin exam, even without those Rasengans and Chidori. I have had a good influence on history ... No matter how it gets out of my way. With the girls, weirdness has already begun to appear, but just give these two a little more strength, and who knows what it will all turn out to be. Hmm, though, maybe it's for the best. I started a new life, I don't need ideal schemes and favorable situations here. Changing history is part of my journey, because it will only be more interesting. Therefore ... I should give Naruto a little of Fuin's knowledge, I was able to distribute all the information in an understandable order, so he can handle it now. What a headache it was ... "- sighing unpleasantly, Shikamaru took a sip of tea:

"He is Uzumaki - this is his legacy, so karma has it. I do not plan to get involved in the affairs of his clan, while the Third and these elders are in the village. But I am obliged to contribute to the revival of Uzumaki ... Karin will also be there, at this exam, I made part of the preparations, it remains only to entice the girl. I may love to complicate my life, but when I need to work, I do it. Only the stupid think the Nara are lazy. My father works more than any shinobi, except, probably, the Hokage, this old man is probably already rooted to the chair there ... Even he does not allocate time for training with me. At the same time, the father still has to sort out a bunch of cases and still manage the clan. Well, as for Shikamaru in the original, I very much doubt that he acquired his skills while lying on the couch. A lazy ninja is a dead ninja, that's a fact. Yes ... As for Karin ... If I could somehow influence Tsunade, she could help me with this Uzumaki. "Taking a sip, Shikamaru looked out the window and smiled. The sun was going down, the red glow painted the skies in bizarre colors, which made the warm tea even hotter. Shikamaru involuntarily leaned back on the sofa ...

"But it's almost ten years already ... One can say not even three, but four years have passed. In a couple of months, my birthday and all my savings will show themselves. Although, the system threw me a lot of problems during this time. I am glad that I did not choose Kaguya's pedigree in those days, life taught me, with this system you should always be on the lookout "- with a grin, Shikamaru immediately revealed the status.

Name: Shikamaru Nara

Age: 9 years old

Faction: Nara Clan, Hidden Leaf Village

Ninja Rank: Genin

- [Strength: 215] - [Stamina: 213] - [Speed: 209] -

- [Talent: 300] - [Chakra Amount: 2920] - [Chakra Control: 185] -

Pedigrees (5/5):

[Nara - strength 425%] → Improved mastery of the element "Yin" - 85%

- Improved Genome: absent

[Kaguya - 50% strength] → Unique body + 5 to indicators - Strength, Endurance and Speed.

- Improved Genome: Shikotsumyaku

- Evolution: absent

[Uchiha - power 400%] → Improved mastery of the element "Fire" - 80%

- Improved Genome: Sharingan → [Completed]

- Evolution: absent

[Inuzuka - Strength 50%] → Upgrades of all senses +5 speed

- Improved Genome: absent

[Uzumaki - 350% strength] → Improved control and chakra volume. + 35 to control, + 1400 to chakra volume. Improved vitality and disposition to fuinjutsu. + 5 to stamina.

Elements:

- Wind Release → 11%

- Earth Release → 47%

- Fire Release → 109%

- Yin Release → 121%

- Yang Release → 32%