A Fated Encounter

Twelve-year-old Shikamaru, a newly minted chunin, faces his first mission as Asuma Sarutobi's assistant. Their peaceful day is shattered when they find a young girl, Hikari, injured near the village gate. Shikamaru, with his medical knowledge, finds a faint pulse but also a troubling clue - a fragment of Akatsuki's fabric tied to her arm. This discovery throws Shikamaru's usual lazy demeanor out the window and sets him on a path filled with mysteries tied to the dangerous Akatsuki organization. Hikari's arrival disrupts Shikamaru's peaceful life and promises to lead him on unexpected adventures.

Hi everyone! I'm finally diving back into writing after a long hiatus (adulting is tough!). Feeling nostalgic for Naruto, I decided to write a fanfiction with an original character named Hikari. Expect some drama to unfold as she joins the world of the Hidden Leaf Village! I'm really excited to revisit this universe and explore new stories. Hope you enjoy reading. Sorry for some grammar since English is not my first tongue.