Chapter 202: House

No one was going to resist the Hokage's order. Besides, some people realized that Shikamaru was definitely not one of the weaklings. So everyone quickly vanished, showing good stealth skills.

- So, - Shikamaru walked closer to Hiruzen and leaned against the window, looking at his native Konoha:

- Two years have passed, but here everything is as before ...

Hiruzen looked at Kakashi and nodded briefly, he understood everything and quickly left the office. After that, the Third lit a pipe and stood next to the student.

“I've heard a lot about Shikamaru. You completed the task and disappeared for two years, do you know that not all Genin can afford this?

"The old man got right down to business, it looks like he is still annoyed and suspicious ..." - Shikamaru mentally smiled.

- Yeah, - the guy nodded carelessly: - How are your father and mother?

- Well, - the old man chuckled and did not continue this topic any more: - You will have a hard time. Shikaku might react normally, but your mother ...

- Hmm, I can survive that. After a moment of silence, Shikamaru looked at the old man's calm face.

- Looks like you are not so unhappy?

Hiruzen exhaled a couple of smoke rings and smiled.

“It’s not that important. I can feel your strength, which means it was worth it ... How strong are you now, Shikamaru?

- I think you can check in the nearest future, what do you think?

- Hmm, reasonable ... - Hiruzen nodded: - First meet with your parents, and then talk about it.

“Yes, it’s probably better that way,” Shikamaru turned and walked to the exit.

“And by the way,” Hiruzen suddenly spoke up: “I'm glad you're back.

Stopping at the very exit, Shikamaru said without turning around.

`` This village is going to have some amazing changes in sensei, I promise you that ...

As soon as the guy disappeared, Hiruzen turned around and scowled in the direction of the door:

"What did he mean ..." - the old man narrowed his eyes:

“It’s like a different person ... Something happened to him. He's definitely up to something ... It could be dangerous. "

Even as Hokage, the strongest ninja in the village, he could not help but be surprised at Shikamaru's abilities, perhaps that is why he did not get too deep into the details of his journey and everything else. The current Shikamaru has changed too much. Perhaps what Hiruzen feared so much actually happened. Most of all, he didn't want his genius student to turn into someone like Orochimaru, but now, he didn't know what to think. The guy looked very suspicious, confident and dangerous. Hiruzen felt from him such an aura that he had met with only a few people in his life. Only a person with an extremely powerful chakra possessed something like this. In addition, he already knew about Mokutone from Kakashi, all this together ... He did not doubt the words of Hatake, but he simply could not believe that someone like the First Hokage appeared in the world, and even during his reign ... How strong is Shikamaru now? How will he use this power now ...

"I need to think ... This is all not easy" - Hiruzen's instincts told him that Shikamaru was definitely planning something dangerous and the question was, could he somehow prevent this, and should he do it? Now it does not seem that he will share his thoughts, and from this everything became completely vague. He had been secretive before, but then the Hokage could at least take advantage of his position and somehow influence him.

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After finishing at the residence, Shikamaru decided to finally go home and talk to his parents. Even if he was not their son in the normal sense, he knew well that they were still his family to some extent. At least they partly gave him the opportunity to live in this world again. They were there and gave him a roof over his head for several years. Even if he earned on his own and could live without someone's help, the advantages of owning a family and a clan also helped him. He just could not forget about it and not repay. At least he still felt that he was obliged to say a few words after such a long absence.

Konoha did not change much, after the affair with Haku, Shikamaru left him not far from the village, since it is not difficult to lead the renegade behind the barrier, but it is still useless. Without proper shelter and some kind of ability to cover, he did not bring out his assistant.

Shikamaru wanted to meet many people, but now, he is at the door of his parents' house ...

After a quiet and even slightly hesitant knock, there was a short expectation of an answer, and then a woman came out on the threshold. A brunette in years, her own son simply could not recognize her face.

- A? Sh-shikamaru ?! - at first the woman did not understand who was standing in front of her. Such a familiar face and at the same time, too old. But, she still could not recognize her own son.

Shikamaru was already ready for his mother's furious anger, but, as it turned out, her first reaction was radically opposite ...

- Shikamaru! Is that really you?! - embracing her son with all the strength, Yoshino, who was already much shorter than this "child", broke into a happy smile:

- You're finally back!

- Yeah, I'm at home, - stroking his mother on the back, the guy did not know how to continue the conversation at all. For him, the family and even more so the relationship with his mother was a completely unknown topic. Even living in this world, he tried not to be often alone with her. Now, somehow, everything turned out strange ...

After some time, the mother and son finally entered the house. Surprisingly, Yoshino still hasn't started cursing. Shikamaru was already starting to tense at this. He didn't think he was guilty of anything, but talking about this to his parents is not a good idea. Therefore, he just kept silent and smiled, listening to all sorts of stories from his mother. She quickly put food on the table, gently stroked her son on the back and just asked a bunch of different questions.

- What happened to you?

- Why did you grow up like that?

- Did you eat well? Not bad, I see ...

- Have you met your father yet? He disappears somewhere again.

- Why didn't you come back for so long?

Shikamaru calmly answered everything, not really hiding the situation. Of course, he did not say that he grew up thanks to the mass of bloodlines, since in fact he himself was not exactly sure. Rather, he chalked it up to a possible connection to the Kaguya Clan's bloodline and his strange childhood abilities.

The questions continued until the evening. It was then that Shikaku finally arrived at the house ...

- I'm at home, - as usual he notified his wife, closing the door and slowly walking down the hallway to the kitchen. The man was a little surprised that his wife did not meet him, and even talked so loudly with someone. But after hearing a few phrases, Shikaku was amazed and walked into the kitchen with quick steps ...

- Shikamaru! Are you ... are you back?