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misssunflowersandsangria · 4 years

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Cursed

Happy @shikakuweek ! Here’s my little contribution to celebrate OG Daddy Shika! Uhm no huge notes, Shikaku is alive becuase I have no patience for canon and it’s utter BS (that’s for another post....) Anyways enjoy some fluffy, family stuff :D

Prompt: Family

Summary: Shikaku teaches Shikadai about the Nara clan curse.

Cursed

“Shikadai? What are you doing here?” Shikaku asked surprised seeing his grandson sitting on the porch.

Shikadai sighed looking up at the clouds. “Mom was being a nag, I started mouthing off and she started saying some things back so I left. I just needed a break.” His grandparents' place was always somewhere that he could run to. His grandfather was the best person to turn to for advice.

Shikaku nodded, appreciating that his grandson knew that this was a safe place for him. His mind was already at work.

“I see, come on let’s go take a walk.” Ever since he was a toddler they would take walks together through the clan’s forest. He would love watching his grandson running around and chasing the deer. Shikadai started to feel better immediately walking through the greenery and feeding the deer along the way. Life seemed much more simple out here.

“Has your father ever told you about the Nara clan curse?”

Shikadai’s eyes shot wide open. “Curse? No!”

“Well since the beginning of our clan it seems that Naras tend to marry very strong people. They are beautiful but fierce, demanding, and sometimes nagging types.”

Shikadai looked utterly confused. “Grandma Yoshino isn’t like that.” His mom was though. These arguments often caused him to wonder how his father and mother could have ended up together.

Shikaku couldn’t help but grin at the defense of his wife. “That’s because you are her precious grandbaby. She’d never do anything to upset you but with your dad and me she had more things to worry about than our feelings. I had to chase after him after he ran off into the forest a few times.”

“So you’re saying that I’m destined to marry some nag.” Shikadai’s mouth curved into a frown.

“No of course not. But if you do in the future, I promise you’ll consider yourself lucky. Even the most strict and overbearing person can be gentle towards the ones they love. Your father has always been smart, just lazy, and unmotivated. As a kid, his goal in life was to be a cloud.” Shikaku smiled to himself remembering that small boy crying in the hospital. He’d grown into so much more than he could have imagined.

“Really, dad?” It was hard to believe that his father, the Hokage’s adviser that often worked late into the night could have ever been like that.

“Yes but your mom came in like a hurricane and it changed his whole life. He found his motivation through her. She pushed him and demanded more from him because she always knew that there was more to him. He rose to that challenge and became who you know today. A person that was worthy of her. Worthy enough to be your father. Your mom means well. She just knows that there’s so much potential in you and it comes across a bit harsh.”

Shikadai sighed feeling some clarity. “I know that but sometimes I wish she’d leave me alone. I’m still a kid.”

“I think that the older generations forget that. We all grew up fighting wars and battles as children. We sometimes forget that we fought so hard so that you don’t have to. She’s probably just a little scared and wants to make sure that if anything ever happened to her or your father you would be okay.” Shikadai was silent, allowing Shikaku to continue.

“She loves you more than you’ll ever know. And right now she’s probably sad and a little hurt.”

Shikadai felt terrible, he never wanted that. He needed to apologize.

“Thank you, Grandpa.”

Shikaku ruffled his hair before he wrapped an affectionate arm around him. He was thankful that he could be there for him just like this. “Anytime Dai.”

By the time that Shikadai returned home, it was already dark outside and his home was still and silent. He found his mother pacing back and forth at the doorway.

“Shikadai…” The worry and remorse were clear in her eyes. The hurt look forced his gaze to shift to the floor.

“I was at Grandpas. I’m sorry I got upset mom. I know that you’re just looking out for me.”

She kneeled down to come eye to eye with him. Now, she didn’t have to lean down so far. It was a stark reminder that he’d grown up so quickly right before her eyes. “I’m sorry too Shikadai. I know that I can be hard on you. I really just want the best for you. I love being your mom but you know I didn’t have anyone to learn from and I’m terrified I’m doing it wrong.”

He felt himself pale. He knew that she had to raise herself and his uncles when she was his age all in the midst of war and chaos. Shikadai hugged her tightly, thankful that despite it all he still had his parents. He knew that he was in far better circumstances.

“You are the best mom I could ask for. Don’t change a thing. I love you.”

Temari sighed returning the hug. As he’d gotten older he shied away from affection. She cherished these moments. She knew that they both had so much to learn and space to grow. They’d figure this out as a family.

“I love you too my Little Fawn.”

“Did Shikadai come by today?” Yoshino asked her husband curiously seeing him clean up.

“Yes, he needed a break from Temari. Apparently she was nagging him. I had to intervene like I used to do for you and Shikamaru.” He replied with a grin remembering those epic arguments.

Yoshino rolled her eyes. Her grandbaby was the world to her but he was just like his father, thankfully he had Temari’s genes in there too. “Ugh, you Naras don’t appreciate how hard we have to work to keep this clan afloat.” Shikaku just laughed pulling her into a hug.

“I know my love, so thank you.” Yoshino grinned up at him before capturing him in a kiss. And he relished in the gentle sweet side of her that only he knew. Thankful to be cursed like this.

The Naras are a gift. I will always be mad that Shikaku and Inoichi were unnecessarily killed off and never met their grand kids! Okie, I have one more quick story for this week (maybe 2) so I’ll see you tomorrow! Thank you my deers! <3 you all!

#shikakuweek #shikakuweek2020 #shikaku nara #shikaku x yoshino #shikadai nara #day 2 #family #family fluff #fanfic

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tearsofmania · 4 years

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I redrew my Shikaku piece. I like this one so much more!

#art #fan art #mine #my art #artist #artists on tumblr #digital art #artwork #naruto #tomsart #fanart #fandom #shikakuweek #shikaku nara #anime #animedrawing

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uncommonnerdy · 3 years

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Shikaku pulls Shikamaru out of team training to introduce him to the Nara Deer. This is something a little different then getting them used to his scent. Plus there’s the scroll that has been passed down through the family since forever.

A fluff piece of Nara traditions and Shikaku being a good clan leader.

Written for ShikakuWeek 2021 Animals

#Shikakuweek 2021 #shikaku nara #shikamaru nara #nara family #Naruto #narutofluff

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narutomaki · 4 years

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Day 1 of @shikakuweek for Teams/Childhood

I guess I sort of went with both here haha! But here's InoShikaCho dads as tweens hanging out; likely slacking off of clan duties to subject themselves to Inoichi's plans of how they can all get away with marrying each other instead of the people their clan heads want them to. 😂

Shikaku with his awkward facial hair... we stan.

#mvp.txt #naruto #Shikaku #Inoichi #choza akimichi #choza #shikaku nara #ninja clan here we stand #my art #Shikaku week 2020 #mvp art #fan art

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smorgasbordofobsessions · 4 years

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shoutouts: events edition!

thought i should make this its own post since there are so many events i’ve stumbled across this month! events are categorized by time period, and i encourage you guys to check out each event and spread the word about them! and, of course, join the one that interests you the most! i hope that we get so much more content for the fandom through all the events!

EVENTS:

@narutoevents : this blog helps promote naruto events - including fanzines, gift exchanges, and discord servers! they’re blog is organized very well, and they have clear posts about their guidelines/faqs. i highly recommend you check them out if you’re looking for more events to join, since they have some that i don’t have on this list. i think it’s a great idea to have a one stop shop for events in the fandom.

PAST:

@akatsuki-gift-exchange : occurred in december since this was a secret santa; there might be another this year, so keep an eye out!

@madatobigiftexchange : this occurred in february, and IS happening again next year! they said that they’ll probably put out an interest check in october, so keep an eye out!

@hashimadahappenings : ran this year from may 10-16

@saiinoweek2020 : occurred jan 18-24

@kakaobiweek : ran this year from feb 9-feb 24, ran last year as well!; last updated in march2020

@a-year-of-naruto : took place last year; a zine that "focuses on some of the predominant themes within the series: friendship, hope, and sacrifice.”; they’re still selling copies/merch of the zine [here]

@kaka-mei : occurred may 5-6; a self-admitted crackship but i think the event went successfully since i saw a bunch of stuff from it. maybe they’ll do it again?

CURRENT:

@narutosenseizine : pre-orders are currently taking place; “A zine dedicated to the amazing sensei from the Naruto series!”

@narutopolyweek2020 : occurring this november 1-7!; there’s an interest check currently happening [link to post]

FUTURE:

@sasuhinamonth : sasuke/hinata; occurring this june! prompts have been posted; they’re looking for additional mods, so feel free to drop them a line if you’re interested and committed!

@kankibaweek : kankuro/kiba; occurring this july 5-11! prompts have been posted

@genmaweek : occurring july 17-19! prompts have been posted

@naruto-fantasy-week : occurring july 1-7! prompts have been posted

@kkirzine : kakashi/iruka; preorders open aug 20-sep 30, so keep an eye out!

@knksummer : kakashi/naruto; occurring jull 22-aug 31! prompts have been posted

@narutaleseries : “ A series of fan projects with an overarching theme around the bonds in Naruto!”; their first issue is gonna be wlw relationships, which should ship out in october/november; this seems like an interesting project!

@madatobiweek : madara/tobirama; occurring this july! prompts have been posted.

@shikakuweek : occurring this july 10-15! prompts have been posted.

#naruto #shoutouts

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fungusamongus · 4 years

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start @shikakuweek off with a babie.

day one: teams / childhood

i like to think he was a little stinker as a kid, with a lot of mischievous energy to burn. yep, short hair, too- something stupid happened to it where he had to cut it, and he kept it short for awhile to avoid dealing with it.

#shikaku nara #sketchbook #ink #shikakuweek #his hair's more straight #yoshi gave shikamaru The Curl

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shikakunaras · 4 years

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@shikakuweek Day 5 Tradition / Jonin

Nara Shikaku Shinobi Number: 005491 Position: Jonin Commander and Chief Strategist of the Allied Shinobi Forces

#shikakuweek #shikaku nara #shikaku #kakashi #mabui #naruto #narutographic #my gifs

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shikakunaras · 4 years

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@shikakuweek ~ Prompt - Combat / Romance

“Calm down...I am rational. If I calmly analyze the situation, I will find a way! Sort and evaluate...Review every piece of intel relating to this war and develop a counter strategy. Stay cool and do it quick. Cool, but quick.”

#shikakuweek #shikaku #my gifs #narutographic #naruto #shikaku nara

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shikakuweek · 4 years

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Welcome to the official blog for Shikaku Week 2020!

This is a week to celebrate the best dad and jonin Shikaku Nara! The event will start on July 10th and end on Shikaku’s birthday - July 15th.

This blog will be accepting all kinds of fanworks, fanart, fic, etc. Just make sure to tag your submissions #shikakuweek or @shikakuweek I will be tracking the tag and will reblog your submissions here!

Prompts:

July 10 - Teams / Childhood

July 11 - Father / Family

July 12 - Home / Forest

July 13 - Combat / Romance

July 14 - Tradition / Jonin

July 15 - Birthday

Of course you don’t have to follow this list or post everyday. These are just suggestions! You can choose your own prompts. Late works will be accepted so please work at your own pace!

RULES:

Aside from tagging your works with the week tag please tag all gore, smut, drug mentions accordingly. NSFW is allowed but please place under a read more and tag it. We want everyone to celebrate Shikaku!

This blog WILL NOT accept any underage and noncon!

Sometimes things go wrong so if you don’t see your submission/have any questions feel free to inbox this blog or me @shikakunaras and I will fix the problem and answer!

Most of all have fun!

#shikakuweek #shikaku nara #shikaku #faq

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shikakuweek · 4 years

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Just One Month until Shikaku Week 2020!

Please tag all works with #shikakuweek and/or tag the blog @shikakuweek

Of course you don’t have to follow this list or post everyday. These are just suggestions! You can choose your own prompts. Late works will be accepted so please work at your own pace!

RULES:

This blog WILL NOT accept any underage and noncon!

Sometimes things go wrong so if you don’t see your submission/have any questions feel free to inbox this blog or me @shikakunaras and I will fix the problem and answer!

#shikakuweek #shikaku nara #shikaku #naruto week #naruto #ref #prompts

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misssunflowersandsangria · 4 years

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Mine

Happy Day 4 of @shikakuweek ! I didn’t originally have a plan to write for today but I got hit by a burst of inspiration. There’s so much to explore in Shikaku/Yoshino’s relationship. I loved writing this story, I hope that you all enjoy it too. There are parts of this that reference the events from another story/chapter, “Meant to Be,” but you don’t need to have read it to understand what’s going on. My headcanon is that Shikaku and Yoshino knew each other when they were really little and she’s loved him since then. Anyway, I’ll leave you to it. Enjoy!

Prompt: Romance

Summary: He wasn’t bothered by it. Not at all.

Mine

“I don’t like her,” Shikaku repeated once again while his teammates looked at him unconvinced.

It was a typical evening out and his team had decided to spend it at their favorite restaurant. Yoshino and her friends had also been there and this led to the inevitable discussion about their relationship.

Inoichi stared at him with a challenge set in his eyes. “So you’re saying that if I asked her out, it wouldn’t bother you.”

Shikaku shrugged in response. “By all means, you wanna saddle yourself down to someone like her that’s your funeral”

To his surprise, the blonde man made his way over to her with a grin on his face.

“Hey Inoichi! How are you?” Yoshino greeted him warmly. She loved Shikaku’s teammates and she was forever grateful that they watched over him.

“I’m good, your future husband is being a nightmare.”

Yoshino smiled at the thought. “Why?”

“He said that he wouldn’t care if I asked you out, which we both know he most definitely would.” Yoshino laughed at the explanation, understanding Shikaku’s glare from the other side of the room.

“He’s still far too stubborn. It’s alright, I think I’m starting to wear him down.”

“How’s your medical ninjutsu?” The blonde asked curiously, feeling Shikaku’s cold stare on the back of his neck.

“Pretty good, why?”

“I might need it if he stabs me for this. Come on let’s get a drink.”

Disbelief and shock were keeping Shikaku restrained to his seat in the crowded restaurant. The look on his face caused Choza to worry about breaking up a fight.

“So you’re really just going to let this happen,” Choza asked his friend who had been silently stewing in his seat.

“They’re free to date whoever they want.”

Choza shook his head annoyed at his teammates. “One of your best friends slash teammate is asking out the girl that you won’t admit you love and you’re just going to sit here.”

“Yes.”

Choza dropped his face into his hands. “We’re doomed.”

“Why?”

“Because clearly I’m the only one with brains on this team.”

The rest of the night Shikaku just glared at them watching as she smiled and laughed in his friend’s direction.

‘What the hell could she be laughing at? Inoichi isn’t that funny.’ Shikaku grumbled to himself.

“Stop being so stubborn and go over there.” Choza tried to reason with him.

“I’m not being stubborn and I don’t need to go over there. I mean she’s obviously just being polite.”

“Jealousy is an ugly emotion.”

Shikaku’s mouth was pulled in a tight line. “Well, then it’s a damn good thing that I’m not jealous.”

Choza shook his head with a frown of disbelief. And yet Shikaku complained that Yoshino was the stubborn one. He threw back another drink. Tonight’s tab was going to be on them.

Yoshino swirled her drink, an uncommon look of defeat in her eyes. “It’s tough Inoichi. I don’t know if he’s ever going to want to be with me.” They had many conversations about his teammate and she appreciated how supportive he had always been.

Inoichi looked at her surprised. Recently, it felt like something had changed between the two of them. Even now she was wearing the hair clip that Shikaku had given her weeks ago.

“Where’s this coming from. Since I’ve known you, you’ve been on this path to becoming a Nara.”

“After he gave me this I honestly thought things would change. It’s been weeks and he feels even more distant than before. He hasn’t acknowledged my existence once tonight. We’re getting older, it hurts getting rejected all the time ya know. You know how stubborn he can be, if I keep pushing he’s just going to move further and further away from me. If I want any chance then maybe I need to back off a little bit.” She rested her head tiredly against his shoulder.

“Hey, he’d be lucky to have a girl like you.”

She’d been thinking about this for a few weeks now. Those precious moments in the cherry blossom grove seemed almost like a dream. It might be time to wake up. “He deserves the best, that’s all I’ve ever wanted for him. Maybe though, that’s not me.”

Inoichi patted her head comfortingly, annoyed with his friend. “Don’t give up just yet. Come on, let’s get you home.” They made their way over to his teammates to say good night. Just being this close to Shikaku was breaking Yoshino’s heart.

“It’s getting late, I’m going to walk Yoshino home-“. Inoichi was cut off by Shikaku standing up to his full height.

“No problem. I’ll walk with her.” Shikaku announced moving to her side protectively.

Inoichi had to hide his grin. Shikaku was pissed. “It’s okay buddy, I’ve got it.”

“I insist.” He took her hand in his, leading her outside. “Come on Yoshi time to go home.”

Inoichi and Choza watched the couple leave with a smirk.

“Well, my work here is done.”

If Shikaku was as smart as everyone thought he wouldn’t let her go so easily.

It was a chilly, starry evening in Konoha. Shikaku instinctively pulled Yoshino closer to his side to keep her warm. Her hand was still clutched in his. He was purposely taking her the long way home and if she noticed she didn’t mention it.

“So, when are you two going out?” He asked curiously trying to keep the look on his face passive. He knew it probably wasn’t his business but he needed to know.

Yoshino smiled at him with a shake of her head. “Come on Shikaku he would never actually ask me out. Besides, he knows where my heart is. I would have never accepted.”

“Yoshino…”

Tears began to appear in her eyes. It was now or never. “Look, you know how I feel about you. How I’ve always felt about you. I’ve held onto a lot of hope that we’d end up together eventually but maybe I was just trying to force my own feelings onto you and that isn’t fair. I saw how many girls were staring at you in there. You probably don’t realize it but they’re always watching you. I’ve just selfishly tried to keep you all to myself. But, I think that the best way to show you how much I love you is to let you go.”

Shikaku’s heart dropped, confusion clouding his face. “What? What are you saying?”

“Shikaku, I love you. I’ve loved you since you foolishly tried to defend me from those bullies then I knocked them out myself. But love without freedom isn’t love. So after tonight, I’ll keep my distance. I’ll give you space to find whoever it is that you think deserves your heart.” She reached up to kiss his cheek.

“Goodbye, my dear.” His hand lifted to touch where she kissed his cheek watching her walk further and further away from him.

“Wait!” Yoshino felt herself still seeing shadows trapping her in place.

“You can’t just say that and decide the future of our relationship like that.”

“What future?”

He paced back and forth trying to get his thoughts in order. “For years you’ve been telling me that we're supposed to get married, that you knew that we belonged together. Don’t I owe you trees in the forest? How can you just give up?”

Yoshino’s shoulders dropped in defeat confused by his frustration. “I don’t know what you want from me Shikaku. I can’t have anyone else but you. You’ve always said that us together isn’t possible. You could easily just walk away, leave me here and move on but I can’t do that. I’ll never be able to just stop my feelings for you but if I know that your heart is safe with someone that you want then I think I’ll be okay.”

He reached up to grip at his hair. “God, woman it’s you I want.”

Her eyes widened at the declaration “Shikaku?”

“I can’t believe how stupid I’ve been. Time and time again you’ve offered me your heart and I just kept rejecting it but you stayed. I guess that I never allowed myself to believe that how you felt about me was real. I’m so sorry. Despite how I acted and what I might have said I think that I was selfishly keeping you tied to me. So that you would always be mine.”

He took a deep breath resting his forehead against hers. “All night I was watching you with Inoichi, really fucking upset and jealous. He’s one of my best friends and I wanted to knock him out cold because he got to see your smile. The one that I always work so hard to earn. I began to panic because even if it wasn’t him someone else could steal you away from me. Until tonight, I never imagined that could happen.”

A warm hand cradled her face, his thumb brushing away her tears. “Yoshino I love you.”

He felt her tears raining between them while they kissed his arms wrapped around her tight. He spent years denying how he felt, how much she meant to him and just how much he loved her. His demanding, beautiful, wonderful Love.

She gazed up at him with a watery smile. Her heart was whole and complete. “I love you too Shikaku.”

Yoshino hugged him tightly, her head resting against his heart. She shut her eyes tightly overwhelmed and relieved. He loved her. She had always believed that this was the path that their relationship would take but she wasn’t prepared for how wonderful it felt.

“Why are you still crying?” Shikaku asked worriedly, brushing her tears away. She reached up to kiss him, relishing in the fact that she could do so freely. He was relieved feeling her smile against his lips.

She curled into his chest, his strong arms wrapping her up securely. “I'm just really happy.”

A lifetime of shared memories ran through her head knowing they had many more to look forward to. He had been, and would always be hers.

Always: A Shikaku/Yoshino ficlet collection

My Dear

My Love

Meant to Be

Mine

The Yamanakas are the best wingmen. :D every incarnation of InoShikaCho is precious. I need more stories about the InoShikaCho daddies.

That’s all I’ve got for the week! Thanks for celebrating with me. I’ll enjoy seeing everyone’s submissions for the rest of the week. Thank you especially to @shikakunaras for moderating and a special shoutout to @temarihime ! Go read and love all their stuff!!! Love to everyone in the Nara Clan!

#shikakuweek #shikakuweek2020 #shikaku x yoshino #shikaku nara #yoshino #INOSHIKACHO #yamanaka inoichi #choza akimichi #day 4 #romance #fanfic #shikayoshi #shikayosh #jealous shikaku is the best #inoichi is the greatest wingman #choza is done with their nonsense

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