Naruto is filled with powerful emotional moments that tug at the heartstrings, showcasing the deep bonds that define the ...

However, recent events in Boruto suggest that despite Shikamaru being less accomplished than Naruto, he is proving to be a more effective leader in several key ways. In Boruto: Two Blue Vortex ...

While these methods might be against Naruto's ideology, they were a must to protect the village from supernatural danger. Some fans even called Shikamaru the next Tobirama of the Hidden Leaf Village.