Shikamaru Nara is a fictional character in the popular manga and anime series "Naruto." He is a talented ninja from the Hidden Leaf Village and is known for his intelligence, strategic thinking, and laid-back attitude. Shikamaru is a member of Team 10, alongside Ino Yamanaka and Choji Akimichi, and he becomes an important ally to the series' protagonist, Naruto Uzumaki.