Ino-Shika-Chou combo!

[Adam_xx]

Yamanaka Ino


MadDookie here, welcoming you to the thread where Ino fans dwell.<br> Her beauty, unmatchable. Her intelligence, unbeatable. Her determination, unattainable.


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Feel free to post anything that has to do with Ino here, a picture, her powers, her beauty or just expressing your love for her, this thread is the place for that.


If you'd like to let others know that Ino is one of your favourite characters, let me know and I'll add you to the first post
Unlike other threads, you don't have to have Ino as your absolute number 1, she isn't mine,
but that won't stop me from expressing my everlasting love for her!


Don't forget to put spoiler tags for pictures of texts that happened in recent chapters,
it will be removed when it is no longer considered a spoiler.



So what are you waiting for? Start posting!

[kyubisharingan]

hmph....ino-pig.....never liked her but she is alright.....fanart- http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/25693327/

[Adam_xx]

hmph....ino-pig.....never liked her but she is alright.....fanart- http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/25693327/


No? Ahaha, well, not a fan then? Very nice art though!

[manu]

I wanted a place to discuss one of the biggest developed characters in Naruto. Lets review how he's grown and how much room he has :amuse

Ok well Shikamaru is one of the only characters to actually have a predetermined lover. Yes and we all know who it is and well for all we know they already tied the knot :hug

Though the real reason I wanted to make this thread is to discuss his strategies. Firstly, how did he know that Hidan and Kakuzu were going to go exactly where his families forest. For a genius he sure got lucky. So, I'm hoping this doesn't become a flam thread of Shikamaru. Though I dont' think that'll be too hard since there are a lot of his fans in this forum so speak up.

[PredatorNar]

Besides Kabuto, he's my favorite character. He definitely shows that power and strength isn't everything. He used his intelligence and analytical skills to beat Hidan.

Man, if Shikamaru had a larger chakra supply he'd definitely be a very strong Jounin (I predict him becoming one after this fight is over). His shadow techniques are probably some of the strongest techniques (especially the one that can bind the opponent's neck). That's probably the only thing a little bad about Shikamaru's fighting style: Limited chakra supply (His speed is good and no one can deny it. He friggin dodged Hidan's attack and was quick enough to place blood on the tip of the scythe).

[qwan3356]

Shika is just the greatest when it comes to using his brain and tricking his opponents into his plan without them finding out whats going on. Shika is by far one of the smartest ninja in konoha. Even thou he only has a handful of jutsus he knows how to make them work, and how to counter his opponents.
And with the lastest chpts, we can really see what Shika can do when he really gets fired up.

[kyubisharingan]

lol i was gonna make one cuz he is my fav (male) character. lol, if there is a sign up list for fans, sign me up!!!!!!!

[manu]

We could probably make fanbars I suppose. If anyone could get me some good images to use I wouldn't mind.

[Toad Sage]

I don't think there is any reason to suspect that Shikamaru is married yet. Given his mysoginistic tendencies, I can't picture him running into wedlock so young.

Also, Hidan and Kakuzu ending up in his family's forest is just a rhetorical device. Clearly the likelihood of this happening is rather small given the size of their country and the randomness of the location where Hidan and Kakuzu could have re-entered the country. Shikamaru, if he were a real life genius, would have probably taken this into consideration and therefore formulated a strategy that didn't rely so much on the small possibility they would be battling Akatsuki on his ideal choice of battleground. But, Naruto is not a real story, and this was necessary in order for a relatively low ranking ninja to be able to defeat an S-rank criminal. That's all there is to it, because otherwise it makes no sense.

I would add to this thread's topic the potential Shikamaru has to become Hokage. This is based somewhat on my personal beliefs that Naruto is going to die at the manga's close (hence all the Yondaime comparisons.) If I am correct, Konohoa will have need of a proper Hokage from Naruto's generation, and I think that individual will be Shikamaru. He was the first to pass the Chunin exams, he successfully led a shotai unit against two of the most dangerous ninja in the land, and he has, as you pointed out in your romance comment, somewhat established diplomatic ties with another village. Additionally Asuma comes right out and says Shikamaru has this potential, and usually in a story such remarks aren't meant to be ignored. I definitely feel Shikamaru is one the only ninja besides Naruto unto their generation with the potential to lead Konohagakure :)

[PredatorNar]

I don't think there is any reason to suspect that Shikamaru is married yet. Given his mysoginistic tendencies, I can't picture him running into wedlock so young.

Also, Hidan and Kakuzu ending up in his family's forest is just a rhetorical device. Clearly the likelihood of this happening is rather small given the size of their country and the randomness of the location where Hidan and Kakuzu could have re-entered the country. Shikamaru, if he were a real life genius, would have probably taken this into consideration and therefore formulated a strategy that didn't rely so much on the small possibility they would be battling Akatsuki on his ideal choice of battleground. But, Naruto is not a real story, and this was necessary in order for a relatively low ranking ninja to be able to defeat an S-rank criminal. That's all there is to it, because otherwise it makes no sense.

I would add to this thread's topic the potential Shikamaru has to become Hokage. This is based somewhat on my personal beliefs that Naruto is going to die at the manga's close (hence all the Yondaime comparisons.) If I am correct, Konohoa will have need of a proper Hokage from Naruto's generation, and I think that individual will be Shikamaru. He was the first to pass the Chunin exams, he successfully led a shotai unit against two of the most dangerous ninja in the land, and he has, as you pointed out in your romance comment, somewhat established diplomatic ties with another village. Additionally Asuma comes right out and says Shikamaru has this potential, and usually in a story such remarks aren't meant to be ignored. I definitely feel Shikamaru is one the only ninja besides Naruto unto their generation with the potential to lead Konohagakure :)


Well we don't really know how far Shikamaru walked Hidan to get to his clan's forest. Besides, Hidan told Shikamaru (after they were called back to do the Akatsuki sealing) that they'd be right back to finish them off, so you'd have to figure that Kakuzu and Hidan would return to around the same area they were when Asuma was slain. Anyway, I'm sure Shikamaru could of taken Hidan down without being in his clan. I mean if he just put a tag all around Hidan's face, then Hidan would be in a very sticky situation.

My personaly prediction about Hokage. Hmm, as long as Naruto has the Kyuubi inside him then I doubt he will be Hokage because he will be more of a threat. If Naruto can get the Kyuubi out of him without dying then yea he'll be Hokage. As long as someone like Sakura isn't Hokage, then I'm alright.

But, I think unless Shikamaru like fully masters the shadows and gets a title of "Master of the Shadows" or something, I don't think he'll be Hokage. Yea he can lead and has a lot of battle intelligence but he also needs the power. But I would love to see Shikamaru have more chakra capacity and fully mastering all shadow jutsus.

[Toad Sage]

We don't know a lot specifically about Shikamaru's chakara reserves. We do know he repeatedly used his strongest jutsu against Hidan without fully tiring (i.e. hitting zero and dying.) Even as a child he was able to extend himself in the Konohoa invasion arc after battling in the chunin exam. So, with what little there is to go on, he seems hardy to me, at least as hardy as Sandaime.

Secondly, although we didn't see exactly how far he ran Hidan, we know it wasn't clear across the country. If you look at the scaled maps online, the Fire country is rather large, so running Hidan a mile or two essentially doesn't control the randomness of his plan. Like I said, it was just deus ex machina for a kid's story. But that's all right, Naruto rules regardless :)

[manu]

Oh and I didn't mean tied the knot as married Temari but as in... well... he is 15/16. He's at the age where kids do start having sex. I know that its kinda taboo I suppose to mention this but I wouldn't be suprised if he slept with Temari. He's a guy she's a girl, she likes him and he likes her. He was her escort and well >.> if any character in Naruto was to have sex first it'd be him I believe. Ninjas are people too.

[PredatorNar]

We don't know a lot specifically about Shikamaru's chakara reserves. We do know he repeatedly used his strongest jutsu against Hidan without fully tiring (i.e. hitting zero and dying.) Even as a child he was able to extend himself in the Konohoa invasion arc after battling in the chunin exam. So, with what little there is to go on, he seems hardy to me, at least as hardy as Sandaime.

Secondly, although we didn't see exactly how far he ran Hidan, we know it wasn't clear across the country. If you look at the scaled maps online, the Fire country is rather large, so running Hidan a mile or two essentially doesn't control the randomness of his plan. Like I said, it was just deus ex machina for a kid's story. But that's all right, Naruto rules regardless :)


What I was getting at was that Shikamaru knew the area around where Kakuzu and Hidan would return. Kakuzu and Hidan said they'd return around the area where they had slain Asuma so Shikamaru took the location where they'd reappear into consideration and it happened to be near the forest but I'm sure he could of just brought Hidan to any secluded place, blown off his head and then carry his head back to Konoha. Like bind him with that Shadow Jutsu he used in the end and (if he didn't have access to all those tags), just use one or two tags, wrap them around Hidan's neck and then sever his neck with them.

[kiddo7]

I for one am convinced that shikamaru had many backup plans for every thinkable situation. We just saw one of them played out and we think it is a coincidence that he defeated hidan. I say It is not a coincidence neither is it luck, this was just one of many possible ways shika thought up to finish off this guy. Some times it would be nice to see people put a little creativity into understanding the plot as opposed to expaning all their available energy to find plot holes and things to critisize.

[SilveryShadows]

Perhaps the Nara's forest is very large. (Maybe the fire country's forest is the Nara's forest. Or most parts of it.) Shikamaru would had assumed that Hidan and Kakuzu would not head in the same direction again.
After Ino had found those two, Shikamaru would had been able to plan better. They may had let Hidan&Kakuzu travel further, closer toward where Shikamaru plan/wants them to arrive at.

I don't think Shikamaru has low chakra. More like medium?
He could be faking that makes it seem like he has low chakra. (Which I believe he did during his fight against Hidan.)
Or that he doesn't use his chakra down to a very low point. Always leave enough to do a few more jutsus.

I don't think we're not criticizing the plan that played out? At least I myself isn't trying to. Just discussing, and trying to analyze/understand what happened and why..


Shikamaru has the potential to become a Hokage, but he wouldn't and shouldn't because... I don't see him actually taking on the Hokage role. Too lazy? Need some kind of KO technique?


As for image for a banner thing... Chapter 321? Or Volume 32 cover?
Can't remember what good images can be found in more recent chapters...

[Toad Sage]

I definitely think Shikamaru should take on the role of Hokage, but I also agree that currently he may be too lazy to fulfill that position. Perhaps because Sandaime was known as the professor, I often equate the two mentally. Yet, to me, a major difference in the two is Sandaime's obvious interest in being a great ninja. Like you said, Shikamaru is lazy and as such, does not demonstrate the same willingness to be a great ninja; he lacks one of the major characteristics I think a hokage needs, if my comparison to Sandaime is valid.

Yet hopefully we'll see that change in him now that the Akatsuki arc is winding down in the series (as of feb 12th 07). Perhaps he'll return to Konohoa with a new sense of purpose after listening to Asuma's dying words. I doubt Kishimoto included the lines, "you have the potential to be hokage" mildly.

[kadoman]

Oh yay! A Shika thread. About time too. :amuse

Well, while the boys talk endlessly about chakra supplies (yawn) the lone girl here is going to post some fanart:

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/kadokage/Naruto%20and%20friends/sikaandtemari9cz.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/kadokage/Naruto%20and%20friends/Asuma___Endless_Tears_by_pokefreak.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/kadokage/Naruto%20and%20friends/FA69.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/kadokage/Naruto%20and%20friends/FA36.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/kadokage/Naruto%20and%20friends/FA35.jpg

Now that I satisfied eye candy for the girls, I'll briefly say why I like Shikamaru.

Right from the start, he's been one of my most loved characters, not necessarily because of his genius and talent, but because out of all the co-stars in the manga, his character is one of the most developed (Kakashi excepted).

His recent stint in the lime light shows how much attention Kishimoto is willing to lavish on him.

He is a very real, very believable character (they all are, but he is more so) who we think we could possibly know and like in real life. I also think what makes him so endearing are his flaws; his laziness and reluctance to get involved in things that take too much time and energy (how many of us can relate to that eh?). But that when duty is called for, he does the best job he can and he is incredibly loyal. He has these likable qualities to balance him out as a character.

My inner fangirl wants to say something too: she thinks that Shika's dad is hot! :D

[SilveryShadows]

Oh yay! A Shika thread. About time too. :amuse

Well, while the boys talk endlessly about chakra supplies (yawn) the lone girl here is going to post some fanart:

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/kadokage/Naruto%20and%20friends/sikaandtemari9cz.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/kadokage/Naruto%20and%20friends/Asuma___Endless_Tears_by_pokefreak.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/kadokage/Naruto%20and%20friends/FA69.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/kadokage/Naruto%20and%20friends/FA36.jpg

http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l214/kadokage/Naruto%20and%20friends/FA35.jpg

Now that I satisfied eye candy for the girls, I'll briefly say why I like Shikamaru.

Right from the start, he's been one of my most loved characters, not necessarily because of his genius and talent, but because out of all the co-stars in the manga, his character is one of the most developed (Kakashi excepted).

His recent stint in the lime light shows how much attention Kishimoto is willing to lavish on him.

He is a very real, very believable character (they all are, but he is more so) who we think we could possibly know and like in real life. I also think what makes him so endearing are his flaws; his laziness and reluctance to get involved in things that take too much time and energy (how many of us can relate to that eh?). But that when duty is called for, he does the best job he can and he is incredibly loyal. He has these likable qualities to balance him out as a character.

My inner fangirl wants to say something too: she thinks that Shika's dad is hot! :D


I agree for the most part.
He's always been my favourite. (Definitely can relate to the laziness. xD)


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http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/2501650/
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/17371623/
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I would have more, but I mainly save official pictures..



A bit off topic, but Shikamaru related?: I have trouble drawing him. >< I've always had trouble with the hair line. (Is it called that? The part that hair 'joins' the forehead.) Sometimes even using a reference. Ah~. [/rant] (Advices are welcomed.)

[shachi]

Hrm. Yeah, I don't know. Shikamaru was probably my favorite character from pt 1. But in pt 2 he's kind of a tool. And now that he's all motivated...I don't know. It's kind of a drag.

[deadpool002]

Just a fan art I found. Shikamaru needs more fanart.

http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i238/deadpool002/naruto_ink_series__shikamaru__by_Vh.jpg

[mkit]

Well we don't really know how far Shikamaru walked Hidan to get to his clan's forest. Besides, Hidan told Shikamaru (after they were called back to do the Akatsuki sealing) that they'd be right back to finish them off, so you'd have to figure that Kakuzu and Hidan would return to around the same area they were when Asuma was slain. Anyway, I'm sure Shikamaru could of taken Hidan down without being in his clan. I mean if he just put a tag all around Hidan's face, then Hidan would be in a very sticky situation.

My personaly prediction about Hokage. Hmm, as long as Naruto has the Kyuubi inside him then I doubt he will be Hokage because he will be more of a threat. If Naruto can get the Kyuubi out of him without dying then yea he'll be Hokage. As long as someone like Sakura isn't Hokage, then I'm alright.

But, I think unless Shikamaru like fully masters the shadows and gets a title of "Master of the Shadows" or something, I don't think he'll be Hokage. Yea he can lead and has a lot of battle intelligence but he also needs the power. But I would love to see Shikamaru have more chakra capacity and fully mastering all shadow jutsus.


A bit off topic but... gaara became a hokage and he can go crazy demon too

Shikamaru is hillarious and i like the lazyness like his fav quote/word too.

[starfall856]

Shikamaru is defiantly one of my favorite characters...
hes a lazy genius, who doesn't love that

[Hoppitydee]

Ino is growing on me as a character. I think there are a lot of insecurities behind her conceit, as well as a girl who genuinely cares for her comrades.:amuse

Some fanarts I've collected.....
http://forkysanime.deviantart.com/art/Yamanaka-Ino-11059041
http://red-priest-usada.deviantart.com/art/Chibi-Fruit-Ninja-Ino-17374133
http://byakuganlove.deviantart.com/art/100TC-18-Rainbow-Ino-68328463

[lordHokage]

I see great potential in Ino-pig character and whatever big plans Kishimoto-sama has in store for Sakura, Ino would definitely benefit from it. :D

[Oblivion]

ino is my fac character in naruto ninja taisen...but right now i see great potential in her, but i think she aint gonna play any role in the manga besides helping sakura sort out her feelings or whatever eventually

[Rahan]

I don't see any potential in Ino. She'll be a strong (but not extraordinary like Tsunade or future neo-sannin Sakura) kunoichi, which doesn't mean much considering there is an abyss between ninjas an kunoichis. She has also absolutely no role left in the story. (Sakura's love councelor at best)

Asuma told her to not lose to Sakura, so maybe she'll rape Naruto or something because it's pretty much the only chance Kishi will give her to beat Sakura.

[Lelo]

Ino-Pig, LOL, thats all I have to say about that

[Stop]

http://forums.narutofan.com/showthread.php?t=424008
I love this guy.
Everything became clear after I read this. Visine......

[segua]

LOL. That was a good read. Didn't know a bottle of Morgan and some thinking could make some sense out of something.

[ShgnLW]

Lol when I did something like that I got an angry PM of GK saying I had to revise my thread...

...on the other hand, I used a larger variety of curse words and used them more often, but the essence was the same (drunk:D)

[Spoonz]

http://forums.narutofan.com/showthread.php?t=424008
I love this guy.
Everything became clear after I read this. Visine......

There is often truth in drunken ramblings. :tem

[Maphisto40]

Shikamaru is and has been my favorite character since the start. I'm very giddy right now, because my favorite scene is coming up in the anime tomorrow, Shikamaru vs Hidan (hooray for hour-long specials!). I just wish they hadn't edited out Shika smoking Asuma's cigarettes. I really liked the symbolism of that...oh well.

[KnuckleheadedNinja]

http://forums.narutofan.com/showthread.php?t=424008
I love this guy.
Everything became clear after I read this. Visine......

man that is the funniest post ever. The best part is this: "Try your red eye shit he'll fucking Visine that shit"

[Maphisto40]

http://forums.narutofan.com/showthread.php?t=424008
I love this guy.
Everything became clear after I read this. Visine......

OMG, I made the mistake of reading this after everyone went to bed. I tried really hard not to laugh too loud...didn't work. :darn

[Epikhigh]

wth is his clan doing in every invasion! I might understand with orochimaru's invasion bc he was fighting in that 'cage' or whatever... but in this one why can't one member go to each pain body... shadowbind... and have the 100's of ninja's the damn country should have to chop off his head/arms/legs/whatever!

they are probably all with danzou hiding in a bunker @#$%

[Spoonz]

wth is his clan doing in every invasion! I might understand with orochimaru's invasion bc he was fighting in that 'cage' or whatever... but in this one why can't one member go to each pain body... shadowbind... and have the 100's of ninja's the damn country should have to chop off his head/arms/legs/whatever!

they are probably all with danzou hiding in a bunker @#$%

Just because they haven't been shown doesn't mean they won't be. We didn't even see Shino's and Kiba's clans till the last chapter. And we still haven't seen the Hyuuga in action.

[benelori]

Hello!
From this moment on, this thread will be the place to discuss everything about the Ino-Shika-Chou trio...this also includes the previous generation as well!

We saw in the last chapter, that there was some interesting characterization that involved this trio. Some nice father-kid interaction, and good action from the three younglings:amuse

My first question:
What will happen to them after the fight against Asuma? Will they receive any character development as a whole, or maybe as separate characters? What are you hoping for?

Second question:
How will the father-kid interaction evolve during the war? Shikaku and Shikamaru have pretty important roles, so we might see more from them. So the questions is aimed more towards Ino and Chouji. We saw that Chouza managed to get some spirit back into Chouji...that was my favorite moment...so will we see anything similar in the future, or what would you guys like to see?

PS: the old Ino and Shikamaru Character Discussion threads were merged with this one, so it's okay to talk about the characters separately as well...

So shoot away, express you ideas in general or just answer the questions! And if someone is willing, then maybe a general presentation of Chouji wouldn't hurt either:amuse
Cheers!:beer

[Revvo]

I really like this team (except for choji, he does not strike me as interesting in any way...), yet I don't like to see them at this time in the war. They are the only team which has had any character development out of narutos generation since the chuunin exam and I really don't expect any new and interessting changes in the near futur (maybe shika will contibute another important strategie to the war or command gaaras force for him, but well that is to be expected.). They will fight Asuma he will thank them for freeing him, or restraining him and the story moves on. This time should really be used on neji,lee,1010,shino,kiba and hinata, all good charaters that are dead to the story since a long time.

The last chapter was good and there appearance was nicely done. But the Asuma arc has been finished a long time ago. Let this sudent/teacher combo rest and give some soul to the other teams for once kishi .....

[THM Nindo]

I really like this team (except for choji, he does not strike me as interesting in any way...), yet I don't like to see them at this time in the war. They are the only team which has had any character development out of narutos generation since the chuunin exam and I really don't expect any new and interessting changes in the near futur (maybe shika will contibute another important strategie to the war or command gaaras force for him, but well that is to be expected.). They will fight Asuma he will thank them for freeing him, or restraining him and the story moves on. This time should really be used on neji,lee,1010,shino,kiba and hinata, all good charaters that are dead to the story since a long time.

I agree 100% with you.

Team 10 is really interesting, but Kishi needs to give more love to the other teams...

The members of Team 8 only had 2 fights each, and 2 of them loss all of their fights.

Lee lost almost all of his fight... Tenten didn't had her chance to shine... (although that might change if she got the Banana fan).

And... let's be honest...
Aside from Shikamaru, team 10 is not that impressive...

They put a good fight against Kinkaku, but I still feel that Kishimato is over-hyping the Ino-Shika-Cho combo...

[benelori]

Does anyone think that Chouji needs a death of someone close to actually fight Asuma, or take the war seriously, or is it just enough for Asume to turn into a mindless zombie