Needing to think strategy, he searched into the cup of tea in his hands.
Then he heard his father's voice in his head, "You have fought some crazy evil villians in the past. You can do this."
To which he replied in his head "I know Dad. But this, this is something else. You were right. Women are just troublesome."
"Yes my son. But that is why we need them. For without them, life would be like a blank sky everyday. We need clouds and rain too. And that's where troublesome women come in."
"Wow! I understand now father." Shikamaru knew when he was beaten.
With some resolve in his eyes he looked up at the lovely Sand ninja again.
Caught staring and feeling her face heat up even more, Temari placed her fan by her side and stared intently at it as if searching for answers.
The Samurai from the Stone village claimed that their souls resided in their swords.
Well, if that were the case hers was in her tessen.
It had served her well on the battlefield. It had defeated many enemies. And it had saved both of their lives in the past. For which she was glad. Even if he could be prone to laziness at times, Temari always looked forward to their encounters.
Normally, she would cut straight through with her fan.
So what's stopping you now?, she thought to herself.
Resolve returning, Temari tightened her grip on her tessen as she looked up at the Shadow Jutsu ninja.
"So..."
"So..."
Well, Nara, this is it! Step up and be a man.