Shikamaru was no stranger to Konoha, he had spent his entire life in this village after all. A yawn as he sat, waiting to turn in his latest report. Mendosuke he thinks to himself, being a ninja had not turned out as simple as he thought it would.

But, his friends needed him.so as lazy as he can be, he fought on, he stayed. He excelled, his tactical abilities were basically unmatched.

He was called in, gave his report, then dismissed. Which meant Shikamaru went home, got his shougi board and is now walking toward Asuma's grave.