Shikamaru is from the Nara clan of the Village Hidden in the Leaves, and he along with his friends, Ino and Choji form the sixteenth generation of the legendary Ino-Shika-Cho trio of the Hidden Leaf.He is the most intelligent shinobi in the Land of Fire, with an IQ of over 200. Combine that with his lethal ‘Shadow Possession Jutsu’ and he could have achieved any kind of open success he wanted to in his life, but he didn’t care, because “it’s a drag”.He is among those very few people who have been there to care for Naruto since the very beginning and his contribution in the fourth great Ninja War in the world of anime is one of respect. Later on, he even becomes the sixth Hokage’s assistant to gain some experience so he can help Naruto along when he becomes the Hokage. Many intelligent women from the Leaf Village have a crush on him including Shiho from the cryptology squad and Temari from the Hidden Sand who he finally ends up marrying. This iconic character sometimes makes us hyped up just by putting his genius to work, while other times, just watching him on screen makes us yawn. Which is why, even though it’s a drag, here we have compiled some of the best Shikamaru quotes for you to enjoy. If you are looking for Shikamaru Nara quotes, Naruto quotes, Shikamaru lazy quotes or Naruto Shikamaru quotes, you will find them all here.If you want to read more articles about ‘Naruto’ quotes, we suggest you to take a look at our : Kakashi quotes and Itachi quotes.Best Shikamaru QuotesShikamaru is the most relatable character ever with his catchphrase ‘What a drag’. Here are some great quotes from the person who was there for Naruto from the very first.1. “Laziness is the mother of all bad habits, but ultimately she is a mother and we should respect her.”- Shikamaru Nara.2. “I could say I’m not sad, but I’d be lying. The problem is the world won’t let me stay a kid forever, so I can’t lie around crying about it either.”- Shikamaru Nara.3. “I only became a ninja because I thought life would’ve been more interesting as one… I suppose things aren’t gonna be that simple.”- Shikamaru Nara.4. “Sometimes I wish I was a cloud… Just floating along, going wherever the breeze takes me.”- Shikamaru Nara.5. “It’s stupid to talk about things you’re not. Be yourself and you’ll be fine.”- Shikamaru Nara.6. “He turned a room full of strangers into a room full of enemies with just one sentence.”- Shikamaru Nara.7. “It really doesn’t matter to me if I ever become a chūnin or not, but I guess I shouldn’t let myself be beaten by a female, so let’s do it”- Shikamaru Nara.8. “Don’t you think it’s about time for us to be the ones who entrust, not the entrusted. It’s a drag, but I can’t say that.”- Shikamaru Nara.9. “I know I usually seem like a pretty lazy guy, but not today. Because now, I’m responsible for your lives too.”- Shikamaru Nara.10. “Regardless of our limitations, we can always be of some use. Our power may seem insignificant… but it may just prove to be useful in the grand scheme of things.”- Shikamaru Nara.Important Shikamaru Quotes From ‘Naruto’For a kid, this character sure was a matured, and he said some pretty mature stuff. Here are a few of them.11. “My master entrusted me with a lot, from big things to little things. It’s the same for you, an unlimited number of things.”- Shikamaru Nara.12. “Stay focused. Never avert your eyes, because if an opening arises, even our insignificant power may be enough to determine the fate of the world.”- Shikamaru Nara.13. “Sorry I am late, but I won’t hesitate anymore.”- Shikamaru Nara.14. “Someday you’ll be the one to treat others to ramen and you’ll be called Naruto Sensei. We can’t stay kids forever, like Asuma and Jiraiya, I wanna be as cool as them.”- Shikamaru Nara.15. “I never really liked Sasuke, but all the same, he’s a member of the Hidden Leaf village, he’s a comrade and I’ll put my life on the line to help him, that’s the way of our village.”- Shikamaru Nara.16. “It’s because we help out when they’re in trouble that we can count on them to come running when we need it.”- Shikamaru Nara.17. “This keepsake lighter… when I have this, it’s as if Asuma Sensei is nearby. It’s as if he is protecting us. It just feels that way.”- Shikamaru Nara.18. “When you curse someone, you dig two holes. You know what that means?”- Shikamaru Nara.19. “The mission order is still on, right? We formed a new team and we are going to execute the mission.”- Shikamaru Nara.20. “We are not that stupid. I have no intention to die…but, I don’t want to give up without setting things straight…I don’t want to live a crappy life like that.”- Shikamaru Nara.Shikamaru Quotes That Will Touch Your HeartHere are some quotes by the iconic character that will touch every fan’s heart and make them love him even more.21. “If you curse to kill someone, you also get killed in retribution, that’s why you need two holes for the burial.”- Shikamaru Nara.22. “These woods are a special place in the Land of Fire. Our family is the only one allowed in. No one else comes here. Our family will always keep an eye on you.”- Shikamaru Nara.23. “It’s just that…how should I put it…it’s because I’m concerned about Choji and Ino and other guys in the unit. And well, Naruto…so I’m just hanging around.”- Shikamaru Nara.24. “That pathetic Lord Jashin or whatever isn’t your God anymore. I am. Now I will hand down judgement.”- Shikamaru Nara.25. “If women made you a better person, I wouldn’t want to know what you were like before”- Shikamaru Nara.26. “We might be trying to do something really risky…Please look after us, Asuma…Sensei.”- Shikamaru Nara.27. “That doesn’t scare me. We believe in different things. I believe in the will of fire.”- Shikamaru Nara.28. “It’s the will of fire…the will to protect our village. Goodbye, Sensei…”- Shikamaru Nara.29. “I’m not as rational as you say I am.”- Shikamaru Nara.30. “Man…What a drag…”- Shikamaru Nara.Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Shikamaru quotes then why not take a look at Gaara quotes, or [Naruto quotes]?
Shikamaru is from the Nara clan of the Village Hidden in the Leaves, and he along with his friends, Ino and Choji form the sixteenth generation of the legendary Ino-Shika-Cho trio of the Hidden Leaf.
