Suspect
There were eight major suspects. Each of them seemed innocent but Shikamaru knew that the killer was among them. Shikamaru was known as a genius. He could work out any equation and solve any problem, much like his legendary father. He had been called to help on the case because everyone knew that if no one could do it, Shikamaru could.
He lay at his desk. Papers were strewn all over his bed and his computer had all the files and pictures of the suspects. The suspects were: Neji Hyuuga, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, Naruto Uzumaki, Hinata Hyuuga, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame and Sai. All of them seemed innocent and Shikamaru was nearly killing himself because he suspected his friends, but Shikamaru's gut said one of them was the killer and he ALWAYS followed his gut feeling.
Of course the main suspect was Sasuke. Sasuke had recently returned to Konoha after leaving to kill his brother, he had a very big criminal record, and he was found walking away from the body just when Shikamaru arrived at the crime scene (in which Sasuke said that he was simply going for help).
Next in line was Sai. Even though he didn't seem very guilty, the victim was previously listed on Danzo's list of targets, and Sai might've decided to go ahead and kill him...It wasn't very likely, but still plausible.
And finally there was Neji Hyuuga. Records showed that Neji had previous affiliations with the guy. Apparently during a mission Team Guy had run into him and Neji and the victim had a little...brawl. Anyway, Neji had a grudge on him ever since then. So he was also likely.
The victim's name was Shinto Hanagi. He was a 24 yr old shinobi from the Village Hidden in the Mist. He had a small criminal record, mostly burglaries and theft. While on a "holiday" in Konoha he somehow ended up bleeding to death in the middle of the Training Field with five Kunai knives stuck in his chest. No fingerprints were able to be retrieved from the Kunais but a small piece of material, slightly grey in colour nearby. Shinto had a grey cloak but there wasn't any rips found on it.
Shikamaru thought long and hard. He closed his eyes and counted to ten. Hmmm...he thought. The killer must have had some sort of reason for the murder. He knew that everyone in Konoha was kind hearted and probably wouldn't murder without any logical reason. Just at that moment Naruto burst into the bedroom.
"Hey Shikamaru! I brought instant Ramen!" Naruto yelled.
Jeez...he's such a pain...Shikamaru thought.
"Yeah...thanks Naruto," he grumbled.
"So you found out who killed that guy yet?" Naruto asked.
"No but I have a few leads...but they all seem so...incorrect..."
"Gee Shika, you think so hard. If I had that kind of brain power I reckon Kakashi sensei would make me his star pupil," Naruto grinned.
Shikamaru smiled too. It's hard to think that Naruto would be the killer. He was always so cheerful and happy. He couldn't possibly be the killer. But then again there's always a dark side to everyone. Naruto may be happy and bright on the outside but living a life of darkness and hatred inside.