As he prepares for the coming war, Shikamaru begins to feel the pressure of shouldering the lives of his friends. To help ease his mind, Shikaku sends his son on a mission to Mokuzu Island where Shikamaru meets up with Naruto.
Shikamaru, I need you in charge
of the front lines.
شيكامارو، أحتاجك لتكون مسؤولاً 
.في الجبهات الأماميّة
Shikamaru, ich möchte, dass du
dich um die Fronttruppen kümmerst.
Shikamaru, estarás a cargo 
de la primera línea.
Shikamaru, estarás a cargo 
de la primera línea.
Shikamaru, ti voglio in prima linea
come comandante.
Shikamaru, eu preciso de você 
no comando das linhas de frente.
Сикамару, я хочу назначить 
тебя главным на линии фронта.