They were only kids when they befriended each other, but one grew more attached than the other. Two different personalities, yet, that's what made their bond stronger.
However, is that the only thing different between the two?
The war was over and everything in the village was settling down, Naruto on the other hand was still facing some problems and he would turn to someone for help.
(This is Naruto x Shikamaru and if you are not interested in this pair please go find some other story that you like.)
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