Even in a world of extremely capable ninjas, not many Naruto characters boast the brainpower and intelligence Shikamaru Nara has. His strategic and calculated way of thinking makes him an ...

Two Blue Vortex series. Shikamaru never fully accepted the role of Hokage due to delays and remains provisional. Sasuke Uchiha might become the 8th Hokage after his return from fighting the Shinju.