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I feel that Shikamaru will be a popular choice; a good choice, too, admittedly, but I feel that his form of analytical smarts is merely one form of intelligence amidst many.

It's hard to pick just one. I'm leaning toward Minato, especially after the praise Jiraiya heaped on him. Then again... perhaps Kakashi. Especially in the later years.