Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness

is an original story written by Takashi Yano and illustrated by Masashi Kishimoto. It is the second book of the Naruto Hiden series.

Synopsis
Wondering since when did he not say "It's troublesome"…? Two years since the Great Shinobi World War, as a key figure Konoha, Shikamaru spent everyday being busy. One day, he received a report that everywhere, a large number of shinobi disappeared. Sai also has disappeared. The destination of the shinobi who have disappeared is the enigmatic. Who is lurking there…? As a shinobi, as an adult, and in defence of something that he is burdened with. It will be a battle of Shikamaru with the shadow of a new era.

Table of Contents

 * Ch. 1:
 * Ch. 2:
 * Ch. 3:
 * Ch. 4:

Main Cast

 * Shikamaru Nara
 * Chōji Akimichi
 * Ino Yamanaka
 * Kakashi Hatake
 * Naruto Uzumaki
 * Temari
 * Sai
 * , an Anbu from Konohagakure
 * , a 14-year old Anbu kunoichi from Konoha, real name: Hinoko
 * , the head of the Land of Silence

Minor Cast

 * Kurenai Yūhi
 * Mirai Sarutobi
 * Gaara
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