Hatake Ziyan put away the shogi set, looked Shikamaru in the eye, and said, "Because of your personality! You might think you're the one who hates troublesome things like this the most, but I want to tell you something.
Of all these people, you're the one who values your bonds the most, and you have the strongest sense of responsibility! Besides, you're smart enough that talking to you is the easiest. It'll make giving you all instructions easier in the future, too!"
Among the Konoha 12, Naruto might have changed quite a bit, but his father was still alive. Sasuke only knew how to show off, Sakura only had eyes for Sasuke, and Ino was a support type. Choji was trustworthy, but his chubby appearance lacked any sense of authority, so he didn't seem suited to being captain.
Hinata was too shy, Kiba was impulsive, and Shino was calm but had too little presence. Neji had problems with his way of thinking, Tenten wasn't smart enough, and the last one, Rock Lee, only knew how to train!
So after weighing everything up, Shikamaru was the best choice. Besides, talking to someone smart saved effort!
As for why he had played shogi with Shikamaru, wouldn't it have been a shame to come to this world without playing a game against him?
Hatake Ziyan was pleased that he had beaten Shikamaru at shogi, even if it did feel a little like picking on a child.
When Shikamaru heard Hatake Ziyan's words, he felt as though he had caught on to something important, but he still hadn't quite grasped it!
Shikamaru pondered for a while, then raised his head and said, "Since you think so highly of me, Lord Ziyan, I can't let you down. I'm willing to be the captain!"
"Good! You've