--- product_id: 23285754 title: "Naruto: Shikamaru's Story--A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark (Naruto Novels)" price: "€ 23.36" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/23285754-naruto-shikamarus-story-a-cloud-drifting-in-the-silent-dark store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # Naruto: Shikamaru's Story--A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark (Naruto Novels) **Price:** € 23.36 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Naruto: Shikamaru's Story--A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark (Naruto Novels) - **How much does it cost?** € 23.36 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/23285754-naruto-shikamarus-story-a-cloud-drifting-in-the-silent-dark) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description desertcart.com: Naruto: Shikamaru's Story-A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark (Naruto Novels): 9781421584416: Kishimoto, Masashi, Yano, Takashi: Books Review: Read this Review! What you need to know. - To start off, I’d say this really does seem to draw out a more mature Shikamaru. This is a great story which gives good insight of what is to be expected following the fourth great ninja war. You can read the description of this book to give brief a description but I don’t believe it really says enough. Shikamaru is battling the pressure of being a key figure in the shaping of the shinobi world. Peace is what he seeks for all the villages but answers for what he wants from life and how to make it all blend together is an ever-wide but short road. That is what he’s really looking for. Words of similar ideals can be deceiving and he must realize his own path and how that is beneficial for all the nations. Maybe then he can be lifted of the weight he carries and find what he’s truly looking for. I find this book harder to explain than Kakashi’s novel, possibly, because this wasn’t as interesting. Still, this book is interesting. It ties into the story well. Even if this may be considered filler, I’d say this book is cannon. (This last part is kind of a spoiler but not really. So look out ahead.) My only problem, which isn’t big but more relatable, is that this character is insanely smart and this book is more about him realizing he should slow down. Finding the answers comes in time and sometimes the answers find you. He’s not really showing his smarts in this book, but instead, simply being the first to notice, what to me, seems blatantly obvious. Review: Another great addition to the Chronicle series! Can't wait for more! - It was great to read about a secondary, yet a very important character from the Naruto franchise. Shikamaru's always been an intriguing character with side story potential so I'm glad we finally got one. As for the actual story I'm breaking down my ratings into the following categories: Story plot: 4 (not as enjoyable as Kakashi's book, but it showcased Shikamaru's character magnificently) Writing: 5 (I believe these books are direct translations from the Japanese versions so I was very impressed when the book read like it had been written by an English author) Characters: 5 (I LOVE that Naruto, Sasuke, basically all the major characters don't come in to save the day. This is truly Shikamaru's book. That being said it was still nice to see small cameos of the other characters) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #298,376 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #735 in Teen & Young Adult Sword & Sorcery Fantasy #845 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Action & Adventure #1,403 in TV, Movie & Game Tie-In Fiction | | Book 2 of 6 | Naruto Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,056) | | Dimensions | 5 x 0.6 x 7.5 inches | | Grade level | 3 - 7 | | ISBN-10 | 1421584417 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1421584416 | | Item Weight | 5.6 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 160 pages | | Publication date | February 2, 2016 | | Publisher | VIZ Media LLC | | Reading age | 14 - 17 years | ## Images ![Naruto: Shikamaru's Story--A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark (Naruto Novels) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81LcuafjooL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Read this Review! What you need to know. *by B***. on March 12, 2023* To start off, I’d say this really does seem to draw out a more mature Shikamaru. This is a great story which gives good insight of what is to be expected following the fourth great ninja war. You can read the description of this book to give brief a description but I don’t believe it really says enough. Shikamaru is battling the pressure of being a key figure in the shaping of the shinobi world. Peace is what he seeks for all the villages but answers for what he wants from life and how to make it all blend together is an ever-wide but short road. That is what he’s really looking for. Words of similar ideals can be deceiving and he must realize his own path and how that is beneficial for all the nations. Maybe then he can be lifted of the weight he carries and find what he’s truly looking for. I find this book harder to explain than Kakashi’s novel, possibly, because this wasn’t as interesting. Still, this book is interesting. It ties into the story well. Even if this may be considered filler, I’d say this book is cannon. (This last part is kind of a spoiler but not really. So look out ahead.) My only problem, which isn’t big but more relatable, is that this character is insanely smart and this book is more about him realizing he should slow down. Finding the answers comes in time and sometimes the answers find you. He’s not really showing his smarts in this book, but instead, simply being the first to notice, what to me, seems blatantly obvious. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another great addition to the Chronicle series! Can't wait for more! *by L***) on February 17, 2016* It was great to read about a secondary, yet a very important character from the Naruto franchise. Shikamaru's always been an intriguing character with side story potential so I'm glad we finally got one. As for the actual story I'm breaking down my ratings into the following categories: Story plot: 4 (not as enjoyable as Kakashi's book, but it showcased Shikamaru's character magnificently) Writing: 5 (I believe these books are direct translations from the Japanese versions so I was very impressed when the book read like it had been written by an English author) Characters: 5 (I LOVE that Naruto, Sasuke, basically all the major characters don't come in to save the day. This is truly Shikamaru's book. That being said it was still nice to see small cameos of the other characters) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Addition to Naruto Collection *by M***Z on May 30, 2016* Totally not what you are expecting. Shikamaru is definitely the same smart person he always was. look forward to his development as an adult and how he views the world change including the decisions he makes based on those views. Original characters are developed enough to add real value to the story, albeit they do stand in direct contrast to the characters we know and love from Naruto. Look out for the plot twist. A few ideas are mere tendrils of what could be and leave the reader wanting and slightly unsatisfied but overall a great contribution to the Naruto Collection ## Frequently Bought Together - Naruto: Shikamaru's Story--A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark (Naruto Novels) - Naruto: Kakashi's Story--Lightning in the Frozen Sky (Naruto Novels) - Naruto: Sakura's Story--Love Riding on the Spring Breeze (Naruto Novels) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/23285754-naruto-shikamarus-story-a-cloud-drifting-in-the-silent-dark](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/23285754-naruto-shikamarus-story-a-cloud-drifting-in-the-silent-dark) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*