Kiba and Sai

Afterwards, Kiba, Sai, Sakura, and Rock Lee left the Land of Iron to continue their search for Sasuke. However, during their journey, something unexpected suddenly happened— Sakura released a smoke bomb without warning!

This sudden turn of events caught Ya completely off guard. Before he could even react, he was instantly enveloped in the thick smoke. Immediately afterward, a strong sense of dizziness washed over him, his consciousness gradually blurred, and finally, everything went black, and he lost consciousness.

When Kiba opened his eyes again, he was surprised to find that he had returned to Konoha! What surprised him even more was that not only had Naruto, Sakura, and Kakashi returned, but the whole village seemed to be filled with a tense atmosphere.

After some questioning, Kiba learned that during his unconsciousness, the world had undergone tremendous changes. It turned out that right after he was attacked by the smoke bomb, the Fourth Shinobi World War suddenly broke out! This war was unprecedented in scale and had a wide-ranging impact, drawing in every shinobi village.

As for Kiba himself, he was unconscious and was taken back to Konoha by his comrades. During his unconsciousness, the village's ninjas also joined the fierce battle.

Now that Kiba has finally regained his senses, he decides to immediately join the battle and contribute his strength to protecting the village. After some effort, Kiba successfully joins the Fifth Division of the Allied Shinobi Forces — the Special Combat Joint Army Unit.

In this unit, Kiba fights alongside a group of excellent ninjas, including Tsume Inuzuka, Hana Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, and Ino Yamanaka. Together, they face powerful enemies without flinching and bravely fight to the death.

Kiba Inuzuka secretly thought, "If I can perform exceptionally well in this Shinobi World War, maybe I'll have a chance to become the Naruto I've always dreamed of!" With this belief, Kiba fought even more fiercely on the battlefield, fearlessly engaging in a life-or-death struggle with the enemy. However, his older sister Hana Inuzuka, held a completely different view. She believed that Kiba's attitude towards the war was too frivolous, treating it like a game. Therefore, Hana Inuzuka earnestly advised Kiba without hesitation, hoping he would face the cruelty and seriousness of war.

Before long, Kiba rejoined the main force and they headed to the battlefield where Naruto and Killer B were. This battle was of paramount importance to the entire ninja world, as it would determine the fate of the ninjas.

When Kiba arrived at the battlefield, he immediately spotted Naruto. The two exchanged a smile, needing no further words. However, Kiba bluntly told Naruto, "You don't need to be so stubborn in front of Hinata!" This made Naruto a little embarrassed, but he White Fang meant.

It's worth mentioning that Kiba once experienced an incredibly strange dream within Madara Uchiha's Infinite Tsukuyomi genjutsu. In that dream, he actually became Naruto! This had always been Kiba's dream. Moreover, he is currently preparing to establish a brand new holiday— Dog Festival —which will become a fixed holiday so that all dogs can enjoy happy times.

Fortunately, Naruto and Sasuke eventually joined forces to successfully break free from the Infinite Tsukuyomi, freeing Kiba and the other members of the Allied Shinobi Forces from the genjutsu's shackles.

With the end of the Shinobi World War, many of his classmates began dating and developing romantic relationships. Kiba was no exception; he gradually developed a romantic relationship with Tamaki, the granddaughter of Neko-baa. They spent many wonderful times together, and their feelings for each other grew deeper and deeper.

Time flies like an arrow, and Kiba Inuzuka in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations has gradually grown into a mature and steady man under the test of time. Naruto has now successfully ascended to the throne of the Seventh Naruto, while Kiba, through unremitting efforts, has become a highly respected Jonin and shouldered the important responsibility of being a member of the Konoha Military Police Force.

Seeing his classmates getting married and starting families, living happy and fulfilling lives, Ya, who is already in his thirties, is still single and in a relationship. Despite this, he does not feel anxious or disappointed. On the contrary, he enjoys it and is happy with his free and easy life.

One day, while Kiba and Tamaki were chatting, Tamaki curiously asked him why he hadn't become the Seventh Naruto. Kiba's lips curled into a confident smile, and he nonchalantly replied, "Hmph, it's not that I'm weaker than Naruto! I just deliberately gave him the Naruto position!"

However, just as Kiba was proudly boasting, Akamaru, who had also aged, suddenly let out a "woof woof" laugh. The laugh seemed to be mocking Kiba's self-praise, making Kiba feel somewhat embarrassed.

Speaking of Ino–Shika–Chō -Shika-Cho, it's a very interesting combination in Japan culture. It originates from the ancient Japan traditional card game Hanafuda. This card game has 48 cards, and unlike modern playing cards, it doesn't have numbers on it. Instead, it's designed based on the 12 months.

Each month has a flower depicted on a card, and there are four cards for each month. Different combinations of these cards have different meanings. Depending on the number of participants, there are several different ways to play this game, one of which is to collect all three cards: the wild boar, the deer, and the butterfly, as the final winning condition.

During their mature stages, Shikamaru Nara, Choji, and Ino Yamanaka formed a team, representing the strongest ino, deer, and chou respectively. The Nara Clan was primarily responsible for developing and providing various medicinal materials for medical ninjas, such as deer antlers and other items that could be used for medical purposes. From another perspective, if Tsunade was the leader of Konoha's medical ninjas, then the Nara Clan was equivalent to the leader of the medicine providers.

The Nara Clan is skilled in Shadow Techniques, a ninjutsu similar to the "shadows" of the Naruto. While they may not reach the Kage-level, these techniques play a crucial role in supporting their work. Nara Prefecture is famous in Japan for its deer farming, much like the Chengde Mountain Resort in Chengde, China. Nara Park is home to many deer. Adults and children alike enjoy feeding them, and autumn is Japan a season for deer hunting.

Therefore, Shikamaru Nara's birthday was set on September 22nd, which falls in autumn. This setting may be to reflect his personality traits, as autumn is usually seen as a quiet and lazy season, which matches Shikamaru's lazy and trouble-averse nature.

Shikamaru's personality traits are vividly displayed in his daily life. He lacks enthusiasm for many things, always finds them troublesome, and is prone to giving up. He yearns for a peaceful life and tends to avoid things that require a lot of effort and energy. At school, he basically sleeps all the time, seems to have no interest in studying, and is too lazy to even pick up a pen during exams, making him one of the problem children at the Ninja Academy.

However, when faced with Summit War, Shikamaru unhesitatingly sets aside his aversion to trouble and displays a serious and courageous side. He goes all out to deal with difficulties, utilizing his wisdom and talents. After experiencing several Summit War, Shikamaru gradually overcomes his laziness and grows into an outstanding ninja with a sense of responsibility and leadership qualities.

From Konoha's strategist to the acting Eighth Naruto, Shikamaru's transformation is remarkable. So, how does he, with an IQ of 200, perform in battle? First, his exceptional intelligence gives him extremely insightful understanding of people and situations. He can quickly analyze the situation and accurately judge the enemy's intentions and weaknesses. This combination of intuition and rationality allows him to consider various factors when formulating strategies, making the wisest decisions.

Shikamaru's brilliant strategic mind made him a commander on the battlefield. He was adept at using various tactics and strategies to skillfully mobilize his teammates and bring out the maximum potential of each person. Moreover, he was not only a strategist; when necessary, in order to ensure the successful implementation of a plan, he would also take the initiative to attack without hesitation, demonstrating decisiveness and courage.

Shikamaru Nara is extremely perceptive. He can not only keenly perceive Choji's strengths and kindness, but also uniquely discover Naruto's shining qualities when everyone else is hostile towards Naruto. However, this habit of overthinking is not entirely beneficial; sometimes it gives him headaches, and he even hesitates when faced with certain choices due to excessive consideration (as shown in episode 716).

In terms of ninjutsu, Shikamaru Nara possesses unique and powerful abilities. Among them, his forte is the Shadow Imitation Technique. The principle behind this ninjutsu is that as long as his own shadow overlaps with the shadow of his opponent, he can force the opponent to perform the same actions as him. With this skill, he can often unexpectedly control his enemies in battle, creating favorable opportunities for himself.

In addition, Shikamaru Nara also mastered the secret ninjutsu Shadow Head Bind Neck Technique. This is an advanced version of the Shadow Imitation Technique. When he successfully uses the Shadow Imitation Technique to grab his opponent, he can use the extended shadow to quickly reach the opponent's neck and strangle them to death. This ninjutsu is extremely powerful and can often decide the outcome of a battle in an instant.

Having learned about Shikamaru Nara's powerful ninjutsu, it's easy to imagine that he would be fully capable of defeating an opponent like Hidan single-handedly when facing a strong foe, and becoming the remarkable Eighth Naruto!

● Shadow Stitching Technique: This is an extremely powerful ninjutsu. The user can insert their shadow directly into the opponent's body as if it were a physical entity. This attack method is not only unexpected but also extremely destructive. Once hit, the enemy's body is likely to suffer severe damage.

● Shadow Imitation Shuriken: This technique requires infusing chakra into Asuma's special chakra blade before throwing it. When the blade hits the enemy's shadow, it produces a special effect—the enemy's shadow is pinned down, preventing it from moving freely. The caster, however, can then move freely, which is undoubtedly a major advantage of this technique.

● Shadow Summoning Technique: This ninjutsu can be used when the user needs to trap an enemy. It summons surrounding shadows to form an encirclement, trapping the enemy within. In the battle against Hidan, when the user's chakra was insufficient, this technique was used to deal with Hidan's attacks.

● Shadow Tentacles: This is a ninjutsu that condenses physical shadows into tentacles, with diverse functions. Compared to Shadow Stitching Technique, Shadow Tentacles emphasizes flexibility, allowing the user to control these tentacles to perform various offensive and defensive maneuvers.

● Shadow Gathering Technique: The principle of this ninjutsu is to use shadows to condense into thin threads similar to puppet strings, and then use these threads to pull a designated target. This technique requires the user to have a high degree of proficiency in manipulating shadows in order to achieve precise control.

● Shadow Manipulation Technique: The user used this unique ninjutsu during the fierce battle with the Ten-Tails' clones. Through exquisite manipulation of shadows, the user can make their own shadow entangle and fight against the enemy's shadow, thereby controlling the enemy's actions.

●Kunai Tactics - Fire Attack: This is a tactic that combines kunai and Fire Release. The user first throws a kunai ring, which explodes suddenly in mid-air, releasing a large number of kunai with Explosive Tag attached. These kunai fall to the ground like raindrops, and then the Explosive Tag explode one after another, dealing multiple blows to the enemy.

● Shadow Stabbing Technique: This is an extremely sophisticated ninjutsu. The user skillfully manipulates shadows, making them dart like arrows, launching multiple fierce attacks on the enemy. Each shadow strike is as swift and deadly as Inazuma, giving the enemy no chance to breathe. Finally, when the enemy is disoriented by this series of attacks, the user seizes the opportunity to gather all the shadows together, forming a powerful force that sends the enemy flying.

●Shadow Gathering Technique - Black Net: This technique requires the caster to have masterful control over shadows. The caster first suspends a large number of Explosive Tag using shadows; these Explosive Tag form a large black net, enveloping the enemy. Once the Explosive Tag are detonated, a massive explosion will occur, instantly destroying everything around them. Before the explosion, the caster will tightly wrap themselves in shadow, forming a sturdy protective barrier to avoid being affected by the Explosive Tag.

● Shadow Mimicry Technique (NarutimateAccel Original Skill): This is a very unique ninjutsu that allows the user's shadow to become an identical entity. This entity not only looks the same as the user but also possesses the user's combat abilities. When the user activates this technique, the shadow entity will, just like the user, skillfully utilize various ninjutsu and taijutsu to launch fierce attacks on the enemy.

● Shadow Palm Pressure Technique (NarutimateAccel Original Skill): This technique requires the caster to possess agile movements and accurate judgment. The caster first throws a flashball behind them; instantly, the dazzling light will temporarily blind the enemy. In that instant, the caster swiftly enlarges the shadow of their hand, forming a gigantic palm that crushes the enemy like a mountain, inflicting massive damage.

● Shadow Release (Original skill from the movie The Naruto Shippuden the Movie: The Will of Fire): This is a defensive ninjutsu that allows the user to completely envelop their body in shadow, forming a sturdy shield. This shield not only protects against enemy attacks but also allows the user to conceal themselves in the shadows, making them difficult for enemies to spot.

● Shadow Smoke Screen Technique (NarutimateAccel Original Skill): This is an extremely unique and exquisite ninjutsu technique, created exclusively by NarutimateAccel. When the user decides to use this technique, he will throw a smoke bomb at the enemy with lightning speed, like a meteor. In an instant, the smoke bomb explodes in the air, releasing billowing smoke that quickly spreads out, forming a dense smoke barrier.

However, this seemingly ordinary smoke is not so simple; it actually contains the caster's shadow power. As the smoke spreads, the caster's shadow, like a ghost, silently slips into it. This shadow seems to possess its own soul, moving nimbly and swiftly through the smoke. Its speed is as fast as Inazuma, leaving onlookers speechless. In the blink of an eye, it becomes like a nimble snake, tightly binding the smoke and the enemy together.

All of this happened so fast that the enemy didn't even have time to react. In the blink of an eye, the smoke and the enemy were completely enveloped by the shadow, forming a tight sphere. This sphere looked like an extremely compressed smoke bomb, and the enemies inside were like prisoners in a cage, unable to break free from this powerful restraint no matter how desperately they struggled.

Finally, the caster expressionlessly waved his arm slightly. This seemingly insignificant movement contained boundless power. However, the instant he waved his hand, the power of the shadow surged out like a flood bursting its banks, with overwhelming force.

In an instant, the previously tightly compressed smoke ball exploded like a ignited powder keg. A deafening roar shook the entire world. The sound, like a thunderclap from the heavens, echoed through the air for a long time, leaving everyone in awe.

As the smoke sphere exploded, an extremely powerful plume of smoke erupted like a volcanic eruption, shooting straight into the sky. This plume of smoke resembled a roaring dragon, its imposing presence awe-inspiring. Like a black dragon, it roared with bared fangs and claws, its power overwhelming. It not only severely obstructed the enemy's vision, plunging them into chaos, but could also potentially inflict some damage.

The enemy, choked by the thick smoke, would likely cough incessantly or even temporarily lose their mobility. They would become disoriented and helpless in the dense smoke, completely losing control of the situation.

● Explosive Shadow Dive (NarutimateAccel Original Skill):

This is a breathtakingly original skill, its ingenuity truly awe-inspiring. First, the caster must skillfully employ Shadow Imitation Technique to connect their own shadow with the enemy's, thereby gaining complete control over the enemy's actions. In that instant, the enemy seems to lose their self-awareness, completely obeying the caster's commands.

The moment the enemy is firmly controlled by the shadow, the caster will swiftly and without hesitation hurl several kunai with Explosive Tag like Inazuma. These kunai seem to come alive, hurtling away at a speed like shooting stars streaking across the night sky. They land precisely on the enemy's path, as if they had already predicted the enemy's movements.

When the Explosive Tag is triggered, a breathtaking explosion erupts. A massive Shockwave sweeps in like a raging torrent, inflicting unprecedented impact and damage on the enemy. The Hikaru and smoke from the explosion rise into the air, creating a scene that blots out the sky, as if it were about to engulf the entire world.

Sunlight streamed through the windows of the Konoha Ninja Academy, illuminating a group of energetic teenagers. Shikamaru, Choji, and Ino Yamanaka were assigned to the class led by Jonin Asuma Sarutobi, a class where all the students dreamed of becoming excellent ninjas. However, unlike his classmates, young Shikamaru seemed to lack enthusiasm and ambition for becoming a great ninja. He constantly complained about the troubles of various things and appeared somewhat lazy in training and missions. While his classmates trained diligently, Shikamaru would often find a corner to lazily sunbathe or gaze at the sky in a daze.

Despite his personality, Shikamaru possesses extraordinary talent and intelligence. His quick thinking allows him to rapidly analyze complex situations and find optimal solutions. This talent shines like a bright light, illuminating his path in learning ninjutsu and tactics. Whenever his teacher explains a new ninjutsu or tactic, he quickly grasps its essence and applies it with ease. Compared to his classmates, his learning speed is astonishing, as if the knowledge is already deeply imprinted in his mind.

Time flies like an arrow. Shikamaru and Naruto graduated from the Ninja Academy together. Although Shikamaru appears to be a carefree and nonchalant person, he is actually a true genius. His strength is outstanding among his peers, yet he doesn't like to flaunt his talents and always remains low-key and humble.

The news of the Chunin Exams spread like wildfire, creating ripples on a calm lake. For Shikamaru, this was undoubtedly a perfect opportunity to showcase his true strength. In his fierce battle with Temari, Shikamaru finally unveiled his long-hidden abilities, demonstrating his exceptional strategic mind and superb ninjutsu skills.

Despite Temari's powerful attacks, Shikamaru remained calm. He meticulously observed his opponent's every move, analyzing her tactics and weaknesses. Then, he skillfully employed various tactics and strategies, gradually leading Temari into his trap. Under Shikamaru's masterful arrangement, Temari gradually found herself on the defensive, struggling to cope.

In the end, Shikamaru defeated Temari with a beautiful ninjutsu. This victory not only proved Shikamaru's strength but also made everyone look at him with new eyes. From then on, Shikamaru's name began to be sung throughout Konoha Village, and he became a genius ninja in everyone's eyes, attracting much attention.