# WebtoonLib — Naruto #317

## Series
- title: Naruto
- slug: naruto-efa6fa

## Chapter
- number: 317
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
Shikamaru’s core persona is defined by a deep-seated laziness and a desire to live an unbothered life, preferring to spend his time napping or playing shogi. His signature catchphrase, "how troublesome," encapsulates his unenthusiastic approach to any situation requiring effort. However, this lethargic exterior conceals a prodigious intellect with a measured IQ of over 200. Despite his aversion to exertion, Shikamaru is fiercely loyal to his comrades, sharing a particularly strong bond with his teammate Chouji and his mentor, Asuma Sarutobi. The death of Asuma became a pivotal moment in Shikamaru’s development, forcing him to mature and accept greater responsibility. When his friends are in danger, his lazy nature vanishes, revealing a brilliant and decisive tactician who utilizes his clan's signature Shadow Imitation Technique to control opponents and plan battles ten moves ahead.
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- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Asuma Sarutobi — character
- Chouji Akimichi — character
- Shikamaru Nara — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Shikamaru’s core persona is defined by a deep-seated laziness and a desire to live an unbothered life, preferring to spend his time napping or playing shogi.

### Spoiler summary
Shikamaru’s core persona is defined by a deep-seated laziness and a desire to live an unbothered life, preferring to spend his time napping or playing shogi. His signature catchphrase, "how troublesome," encapsulates his unenthusiastic approach to any situation requiring effort. However, this lethargic exterior conceals a prodigious intellect with a measured IQ of over 200. Despite his aversion to exertion, Shikamaru is fiercely loyal to his comrades, sharing a particularly strong bond with his teammate Chouji and his mentor, Asuma Sarutobi. The death of Asuma became a pivotal moment in Shikamaru’s development, forcing him to mature and accept greater responsibility. When his friends are in danger, his lazy nature vanishes, revealing a brilliant and decisive tactician who utilizes his clan's signature Shadow Imitation Technique to control opponents and plan battles ten moves ahead.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Naruto #317](/series/naruto-efa6fa/chapter-317)
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