Chapter 209: Shikamaru's Exclusive Skill [Part 2] (Patreon)

Chapter List: Naruto: Sakura Blizzard

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"As soon as the match is over, I'll give you these books!" Seeing Temari showing signs of interest, Shikamaru hurriedly added fuel to the fire.

"Really?" Temari's eyes lit up. These were the rare editions she had long coveted, and all it cost her was not fighting the pineapple-haired boy. Most importantly, after he forfeits, not only would she get the books she yearned for, but she would also win easily. It seemed like a win-win situation with no losses.

"A gentleman's word is his bond," Shikamaru nodded and said, "After all, I'm right here and can't run away. If I break my promise, you can always come after me!"

"Alright, it's a deal then..." Temari happily agreed, placing her three-star fan on her back, preparing for a bloodless battle with Shikamaru.

"Suddenly, I realize Shikamaru is the real sly one," Sakura and the others exchanged looks, impressed by Shikamaru's tactic. "Just now, Temari was all aggressive towards him, and in no time, they've grown closer. Truly, appearances can be deceiving, and Shikamaru is the perfect example!"

Shikaku Nara, watching the match, frowned at his son's avoidance of conflict. Comparing Shikamaru to others like Ino, Lee, and Hinata, who were so spirited, he felt embarrassed. At that moment, Shikaku Nara briefly considered having another child, thinking it might be best to let Shikamaru fend for himself.

"Temari, what are you doing?"

However, Baki, the Jonin leader of Temari's team, was not as amused. Frustrated by his team's lack of seriousness during the Chunin Exam, he wondered if they understood the gravity of the upcoming KonohaCrush Plan. "This is a battle, not a chat," he exclaimed.

"Uh, well, you should take those books back. This battle is inevitable," Temari reluctantly agreed after Baki's scolding. Though she longed for the books, she resignedly prepared for combat.

"Fine then..." Shikamaru muttered, disappointed at the turn of events. He had hoped to resolve the issue without violence. After all, he wasn't particularly keen on winning or advancing in rank, preferring a life without such complications.

"Wind Release――Beast Wave Palm..."

Temari, holding her three-star fan, gathered Wind Release chakra in her other hand and unleashed a blade of wind towards Shikamaru.

"Hey, isn't that a bit too harsh?"

Shikamaru narrowly dodged the attack and looked up to see Temari swinging her iron fan at him.

"This is troublesome..."

Muttering to himself, Shikamaru quickly drew a kunai, deflecting the fan's trajectory away from him.

"If Shikamaru had been hit, could he have been killed?" Sakura pondered the probability.

"Unlikely, that cunning fox-like guy is almost impossible to hit," Tenten remarked with a grim expression. Shikamaru's intelligence and cunning in battle made him a challenging opponent, and everyone was eager to see someone outsmart him.

"Especially his annoying abilities," Hinata added, hitting the railing in frustration. Shikamaru's unique skills seemed tailor-made for his character, frustrating many of his peers.

"It's just a match, no need to be so serious, right?" Shikamaru dodged another attack, sweating at the close call.

"How can I not be serious in a match!" Temari charged, swinging her fan effortlessly. The Wind Release chakra she infused in the fan made it lighter and easier to wield.

As Temari continuously attacked with her fan, Shikamaru had only his kunai for defense, spending most of the time evading.

"Wind Release――Gale Palm..."

Just as Shikamaru dodged another attack, Temari released a gust of wind from her palms, catching him off guard.

"This is really troublesome..."

Shikamaru, while complaining, quickly formed hand seals. His shadow expanded into a wall, protecting him from the wind blast. "Secret Technique――Shadow Wall Technique..."

The shadow wall twisted under the force but held strong. Once the wind subsided, Shikamaru's shadow returned to normal and extended towards Temari.

"Nara clan's shadow Secret Technique, huh?"

Temari noticed the approaching shadow and quickly retreated, missing the subtle smile on Shikamaru's face.

"The fight's probably going to end soon!"

Seeing Shikamaru take the offensive, Sakura and the others knew the battle had lost its suspense.

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