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There is no problem with Nara Shikamaru's ability to be the "acting commander" of the long-distance combat coalition unit, but it is a bit controversial that he does not deserve the title.

Not to mention others, the Suna ninja Temari under her command is also known for her good brains and tactical thinking. She is an elite female ninja who was promoted to Jonin nearly three years before Nara Shikamaru. She is also a guard of Sunagakure Village. The leader, Ren Fengying's eldest sister, is obviously more qualified.

Successfully getting this position was also the result of a game between all parties. The Leaf Village wanted to stand up for the younger generation. Sarutobi Asuma was sent to the Daimyo Guards to act as Terumi Mei's deputy because of his close relationship with the daimyo.

Nara Shikamaru's father, Nara Shikaku, was once a die-hard supporter of the third generation of Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and was also the acting staff officer of the Ninja Alliance. If Nara Shikamaru has some more achievements worthy of building momentum, he can be a supporter of the third generation of Naruto. It was just an accident that the rebellious Orochimaru appeared in the origin of the name. His subordinates were all the mainstay of the Konohagakure village, Masayoshi Kurenai, and the reserve of the Hokage.

Sunagakure Village adheres to the policy of not working on vain fame as long as it has enough face, and does not pay too much attention to the position of commander of the long-distance combat alliance army unit. Even if Temari wants to cheer up, if she does not get it, Strong support, especially Daimaru also wanted to see whether Nara Shikamaru had the ability to compete with Uzumaki Naruto for the future Hokage position, so he waited and watched, which led to this result.

Nara Shikamaru knew that his rise to the top was somewhat coincidental, but since he had reached this position, he had to work hard.

In the past, the people who dealt with each other were ninjas from the same village. They had some kind of romantic relationship and would give them some face. However, Suna Ninja and Iwa Ninja were not so easy to talk to.

"Famous things, even if they don't show off at ordinary times, they can play a vital role when they are really needed. 』

Not to mention the majesty of Jiraiya and Daimaru, even with the fame of his own teacher Sarutobi Asuma, Nara Shikamaru would not be in such a difficult situation now.

Just when the "acting commander" who had just taken over the power was thinking hard, there was a knock on the door.

"Come in!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Nara Shikaku, who was taking a break from his busy schedule, opened the door and walked in.

"Hey, have you been drinking?"

Although his face looked normal and he didn't stagger when walking, Nara Shikamaru, who was familiar with his father, still saw some clues.

"After work, you should also have fun! Even though you have the title of 'consultant', you are still an 'agent' after all. If you use your words, you won't delay things..."

Nara Shikamaru retorted with some disapproval:

"We, father and son, are able to hold high positions because of their good brains. How can you think of strategies when you are drunk?"

"You..."

Nara Shikaku sat down on the chair opposite and said lazily,

"Why are you in a high position and you and I are not both 'agents'? I heard that you have been having a headache recently due to training..."

"Maybe it's because I'm too young!"

Nara Shikamaru didn't mean to avoid the question. With his father's intelligence even better than his own, lying and concealing it would only bring humiliation to himself.

"Age is indeed a big issue..."

Nara Shikaku breathed out the breath of alcohol and responded slowly,

"But it's not the fundamental reason! There is a difference between being driven by others and being independent. You are still too anxious! Although I don't know why you are eager to clear your name these days, but there are some similarities. Don't reveal your eagerness to express yourself too clearly. , You have to be calm when doing things, and you have to be low-key to become famous..."

"Since you are famous, how can you keep a low profile?"

The young Nara Shikamaru asked in confusion, and the drunken old father sighed:

"Famous things are not something you can get by yourself, but rely on others to praise you. What you have to do is to find people who support you and provide a stage for performance! Fame and influence complement each other. You It’s impossible to support it on your own…”

"Are you a supporter..."

Nara Shikamaru kept mumbling to himself.

His father, Nara Shikaku, said a lot, but Nara Shikamaru was still very keen to find the key words.

"I...is not even as good as Naruto and Neji..."

Besides his teammate and childhood friend Akimichi Choji, who else truly believes in him?

The world of adults is not a school competition or a display of talent in the Chunin exam, but a game of life for a group of people.

"What do you mean, do you want to be Hokage?"

The generation of the Konoha Twelve Ninjas is just stuck on the age line for the succession of the Hokage. It is also a period when talents emerge in large numbers. If they can surpass the Konoha Ninjas of the same age group, the chance of becoming the Hokage is very high.

Nara Shikamaru remained silent, acquiescing.

"I didn't expect that you would have such thoughts. In the early years, if the three 'Inolucho' families had worked hard and attracted some fringe ninjas, they might have had a higher influence. Now..."

The old father who said that shook his head regretfully.

Although Tsunade and Jiraiya are no longer young, their strength is still at the peak and they will be strong for many more years.

After the death of the fourth generation Hokage, Minato Namikaze, and before the "Konoha Collapse Plan", second-tier ninja clans like the Nara family still had many connections.

"I know it's hard..."

Nara Shikamaru insisted,

"Although it is not necessary, I have to work hard, otherwise, I will be very unwilling!"

"It's up to you! I won't say that you are overestimating your capabilities or that your ideas are unrealistic. It's just that since you want to go on this road, you have to change your mind. You have too few supporters, and even... Do your teammates Akimichi Choji and Yamanaka Ino, the two teammates who theoretically know you best, support you? Or are they aware of your ambition?"

This question is difficult to answer and is somewhat sensitive.

Nara Shikaku continued to explain:

"The position of Hokage can only be occupied by recognized Konoha ninjas. However, first you have to fight for it, and you have to let people close to you understand your determination. Otherwise, others will definitely not support you firmly, but They will think that you are not aware of your ability or have the awareness to contribute to the village."

"Fighting requires being open and aboveboard, but you can't go into battle bare-chested. Instead, you have to be more reserved and tactful, and let your supporters support you. Is this what you mean?"

"Almost, as for how to do it, it depends on your ability!"

Nara Shikaku said happily,

"Our Nara family has relied on the steady style of the past generations to reach this point. Unexpectedly, there is a guy who is motivated by impulse. In short, I hope you can take care of yourself, and I will help you at the appropriate time..."

"Appropriate, father? Isn't it a family..."

"The name of the Senju, which is based on the family, has gradually faded away. The Uchiha clan has been exterminated, and only Uchiha Sasuke, a traitor, survives. Therefore, you are acting on your own will. I support it in the name of my father. The family I won’t get too involved…”