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The or is one of the many clans of Konohagakure. They are known for tending deer and their ability to manipulate shadows through the use of Yin Release. Two of its members, Shikaku and his son Shikamaru, are well known for their high-level of intelligence, and both have served as advisors to the Hokage.<!-- Do NOT change, it was never stated that everyone in the clan were geniuses--> After Shikaku's death, Shikamaru became the head of the clan and eventually elevated to provi…
YinThe simplified version of the clan's symbol.
The jackets worn by Shikamaru and his son Shikadai were emblazoned with a rudimentary version of their clan's symbol.
The clan's full symbol was shown much earlier than those of the Akimichi and Yamanaka, being seen on Shikamaru's shirt in a flashback in chapter 190.
Nara, Nara, Japan was the capital of Japan in the eighth century, and is well known for its tame deer a relation as to how the Nara look after deer.
"Ino", "Shika" and "Chō" are the names of three cards needed for a highly prized trick of "Inoshikachō" in the Hanafuda.
Nara have a sensory link with their shadows and do not necessarily have to see their target to know that the person has made contact with their shadow.
All the Nara men tie their hair in a ponytail, suggesting that it is a customary fashion in the clan.
Hakuto and Shigezane from Sunagakure were secretly placed alongside the Nara clan as vassals to start a new life by the combined efforts of Fifth Kazekage Gaara and Shikamaru.