NARUTO is a popular ninja-themed fighting manga that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The story follows the protagonist Uzumaki Naruto as he strives to become Hokage, the village leader, and the theme is the importance of hard work and never giving up. NARUTO has many famous quotes, which many people find encouraging when they read them. Today, we will introduce some quotes from Nara Shikamaru, a popular character from NARUTO, a brilliant and talented ninja.

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The Genius Ninja Who Hates to Do Anything!! Who is Shikamaru Nara?

Shikamaru Explains
Source: NARUTO © Masashi Kishimoto Scott/Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Pierrot
Shikamaru Nara is a ninja from the Village of Konoha, and is a classmate of Naruto Uzumaki and others. He was formerly a member of Team 10, and his master is Asuma Sarutobi. As a ninja of the Nara clan, he is skilled in a technique called Shadow Imitation Technique, which allows him to attach his shadow to the other person's and force them to act in the same way as him. Shikamaru Nara is a genius with an IQ of over 200, and is also a clever person who can find a solution no matter how difficult the situation. In the story, he shows his skills by being the only person to pass the Chunin exam. After that, when Uzumaki Naruto became Hokage, he protected the village of Konoha as his assistant.

Shikamaru Nara's famous quote #1: "I'm done... I give up!"

Shikamaru casting a spell
Source: NARUTO © Masashi Kishimoto Scott/Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Pierrot
First, the first famous quote from Shikamaru Nara that I'd like to introduce is, "I'm done... I give up!" This quote was spoken during a match between Shikamaru Nara and Temari in the Chunin Exams. Although it was a match that did not attract much attention, it was spoken at the end of the match when Shikamaru Nara's skillful tactics left many spectators breathless. This quote shows how cool Shikamaru is, using the terrain and tools to corner his opponent like a shogi puzzle, but also how lazy he is, giving up once he has been cornered. This match saw Shikamaru's popularity increase and he began to attract attention, so it can be said to be one of Shikamaru's most important quotes.

Shikamaru Nara's quote #2: "Sasuke is a ninja from the same Hidden Leaf clan. He's my friend. So I'll risk my life to save him. This is the Konoha way!"

Shikamaru makes a declaration
Source: NARUTO © Masashi Kishimoto Scott / Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Pierrot

The next famous quote from Shikamaru Nara is, "Sasuke is a ninja from the same Hidden Leaf Village as me, a friend, so I'll risk my life to save him. This is the Konoha way!" This quote was spoken by Shikamaru Nara on his first mission after becoming a chunin. He said this when confirming with Naruto, Choji, and other members that he was willing to take on the mission to rescue Sasuke, and it is also a scene that shows how much Shikamaru has grown since becoming a chunin. Up until now, Shikamaru was lazy and didn't proactively take on missions, but now that he is in a position to take responsibility for the lives of his friends, we can see his kindness and sense of justice, which makes him unable to leave a ninja from the same village trying to escape. This is also a scene where Shikamaru's leadership is on full display, and it is a very cool quote.

Shikamaru Nara's famous quote #3: "I don't want to run away and live like this, without doing anything right, or live such a troublesome life."

Shikamaru smoking a cigarette
Source: NARUTO © Masashi Kishimoto Scott / Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Pierrot

The third quote from Nara Shikamaru is, "I don't want to run away and live like this, without doing anything right, or live such a troublesome life." This quote was spoken when Tsunade stopped him from going to avenge the enemy of Sarutobi Asuma, the teacher of Nara Shikamaru, Nakayama Ino, and Akimichi Choji. This shows the strength of Shikamaru's will to go to a dangerous opponent in order to defeat Hidan, a member of Akatsuki, with his own hands. This is also a scene that shows how much he loved Asuma and how he regrets not being able to save him with his own hands. This is also a cool scene that shows that Nara Shikamaru is becoming an adult.

Shikamaru Nara's famous quote #4 "I hate cigarettes after all... The smoke gets in my eyes..."

Shikamaru starts crying
Source: NARUTO © Masashi Kishimoto Scott / Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Pierrot

The next famous quote from Shikamaru Nara is, "I hate cigarettes after all... the smoke gets in my eyes..." This is what Shikamaru Nara said when Asuma Sarutobi, who was like a mentor to Shikamaru Nara, was killed by Hidan, a member of Akatsuki, on a mission they were on together. It's a sad scene in which Shikamaru tries to hide his tears over Asuma's death by smoking Asuma Sarutobi's favorite cigarette. It shows that Shikamaru was the one he loved the most out of all the members of Team 10, and how regretful he was unable to save him even though he was in the same place. It's a scene where you can see Shikamaru crying like a man, and it's impossible to watch without crying because of his sudden death.

Shikamaru Nara's famous quote #5: "All I can do for them is to believe..."

Shikamaru leaning forward
Source: NARUTO © Masashi Kishimoto Scott / Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Pierrot
The fifth quote from Nara Shikamaru is, "All I can do for them is to believe..." This quote is from Shikamaru when Uchiha Sasuke heads for Orochimaru to gain power and tries to stop him. His allies are gradually decreasing in number due to the battle with the Oto ninja who are guiding Sasuke, and when they are all torn apart, Shikamaru speaks to the enemy, and this is also a scene where we can see Shikamaru's anxiety but also his belief in his comrades. It is his first mission and the situation is very harsh, but Shikamaru is in a pinch as he believes in his comrades and tries to complete the mission, and we can see his strong sense of responsibility and his love for his comrades.

Shikamaru Nara's Quote #6: "Next time...I'll do it perfectly...!"

Shikamaru is frustrated
Source: NARUTO © Masashi Kishimoto Scott / Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Pierrot

"Next time...I'll do it perfectly...!" is also a famous line from Shikamaru Nara in the Sasuke Rescue Arc. They go on a mission to rescue Sasuke, but ultimately fail, with most of the members dying and injured. It's also the words Shikamaru said to Tsunade when he was injured. It's also the first time Shikamaru Nara has cried manly tears, and you can see the relief of knowing that his best friend Chouji survived and that the other members were spared, as well as the regret of failing the mission. It's also a moving testament to Shikamaru Nara's awareness of himself as a chunin and his growth.

Shikamaru Nara's famous quote no. 7: "The first move of an attack is a fake, and the second move is the key to hitting the target."

winking Shikamaru
Source: NARUTO © Masashi Kishimoto Scott/Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Pierrot

The next famous quote from Shikamaru Nara is, "The first move of an attack is a fake, and the second move is the key to success." This quote was spoken by Shikamaru during a battle with the Sound Ninja in the Sasuke Retrieval Arc. It's a bit of a introduction to the basics of Shikamaru's incredible level of brainpower, and it's also a scene that shows how smart he is. In this battle, Shikamaru Nara struggles because he doesn't know the notes and can't read his opponent's behavior patterns. However, by hiding and observing, he shows off his amazing skills by reading his opponent's movements from the position of his fingers controlling the flute. This is one of Shikamaru Nara's coolest battle scenes.

Shikamaru Nara's Quote #8: "Once the child is born, I'll be the one to protect him... so I have to become a cool adult!"

Shikamaru Laughing
Source: NARUTO © Masashi Kishimoto Scott / Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Pierrot

The last quote from Nara Shikamaru is, "When the child is born, I will be the one to protect him... I have to become a cool adult!" This quote was spoken by Nara Shikamaru to his master Sarutobi Asuma's fiancee, Kurenai, and it is also a scene where we can see Nara Shikamaru's determination to carry on his master's will. When Asuma asks him who the king is in the shogi game he was taught, Shikamaru learns that it is the children who will carry the village in the future, and he tries to grow up and become a cool adult in order to follow Asuma's teachings, which makes him look very cool.

【NARUTO】A lazy genius ninja!! A collection of famous quotes from Nara Shikamaru

Shikamaru explaining the strategy
Source: NARUTO © Masashi Kishimoto Scott/Shueisha, TV Tokyo, Pierrot
This time, we introduced some famous quotes from Nara Shikamaru, who appears in NARUTO. Nara Shikamaru is lazy and usually unmotivated, and is carefree. However, when it comes to his friends or important missions, he doesn't get lazy and puts in all his effort, which makes him popular. Although he often complains, he is a reliable character who does what needs to be done, and is popular with both men and women. There are other famous quotes and cool scenes from Nara Shikamaru, so it might be interesting to look for your favorite scenes and quotes. There are many words that are useful in life in this passionate work, so please read it.

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