I've been saying how ShikaTema marriage has a lot of intriguing things to explore, at least politically, if the writer cares.
Their child is one of them.
Spoiler alert if you haven't read Boruto: Two Blue Vortex.
Let's take a look back to this excerpt from Gaara Hiden.
The novel ended with Gaara still not marrying anyone. In that case, he will not be having a legitimate heir in the foreseeable future.
And then we were surprised by the appearance of Shinki in the early chapters/episodes of Boruto. He was presented as the adopted child of Gaara. He called Gaara father.
By that point, even though it was never stated that his presence will legitimately secure the Kazekage lineage, we all can safely presumed that the problem with ShikaTema's child is already resolved.
And in the latest chapter of Boruto, Gaara himself confirmed that. "Sunagakure's future is in your hands." Shinki was actually intended to be his successor.
But then things took unexpected turn, that said heir decided to protect his father by sealing him, resulting of him getting turned into tree, and his Shinju appeared. They named him Ryu. And a Shinju must have one target. And we all know who his target is.
Since he said that he is able to break the seal his alternate self created, Gaara's life is going to be in absolute danger.
It's not been stated yet, but given the circumstance, Kankuro automatically becomes the one who takes charge from now on. He's by default, the interim Kazekage.
The next arc will be centered at the crisis involving Suna. Based on the pattern, the restoring of the Shinjus will not be possible in near future. And, back to that quote from Gaara hiden, if something also happens to Kankuro, there is only one person left to preserve the lineage.
It's the son of current Hokage.
Yes it should be almost, if not, illegal in ideal world. And it will give us an interesting show if explored.
And that mf Jura, the leader of Shinju has said something interesting about Shikadai few chapters before.
"Let's meet again someday."
There is no doubt that we will see more of Shikadai next chapters. And the conflict in Suna is perfect to put him into show. His fate will be decided in next few chapters.
I still pretty much don't think Kazekage Shikadai is possible. But it's not impossible either given the current circumstance.
What do you think will happen? I will be very much pleased to hear your thoughts.