#btb characters ask

[okamirayne]

Lol, I love how Lee's gif is just Lee, and Elle being Ino's gif fits so well.

I imagine Kiba thinking back to Shikamaru's bday and Neji smelling like him🤣Poor Neji, doubt Kiba would toss the chance to give him flak.

Oohh, if Asuma and Inochi were still alive, what would be theirs? Inochi's reaction would be especially interesting considering. Would he be more accepting than he was towards Genma and Naoki?

Also, at what point do NejiShika consider themselves "official". Like, How would they answer being asked when their relationship started. I imagine it'd a "its complicated"😅 They had so many different stages of their relationship.

Heya Anon! ☕️

Ha. Glad you enjoyed those!

Yeah, Lee is pretty standard in his response. Afflicted by The Youthful Feels. 🫠

I imagine Kiba thinking back to Shikamaru's bday and Neji smelling like him.

Oh ho ho! His nose clocked it long before his noggin did.

Oohh, if Asuma and Inochi were still alive, what would be theirs? Inochi's reaction would be especially interesting considering. Would he be more accepting than he was towards Genma and Naoki?

Interesting question re: Inoichi. Probably his initial reaction would be this:

Inoichi:

Suspicion and doubt, an immediate urge to consider the source and do some fact-finding. Again, depends how he learned the information. But yes, after everything with Naoki and Genma, he’d be far more open and accepting after validating the truth.

Asuma:

He’d prioritise how Shikamaru felt about the whole thing. Because Asuma got a hint of Shikamaru’s possible involvement with a potential “He” in BtB, he wouldn’t be super shocked — however, a lot of his response/reaction would be dependent on the impact on Shikamaru.

Also, at what point do NejiShika consider themselves "official".

They don’t explicitly state this. It’s understood privately between them that they are exclusive; but given their day-to-day existence and the urgency of events leading up to the War, they’re not thinking ‘long-term’. They’re far too focused on living stolen moment to stolen moment in between the chaos.

Like, How would they answer being asked when their relationship started. I imagine it'd a "it’s complicated" & they had so many different stages of their relationship.

Ha yes. Definitely complicated. Ino would want all the details and Shikamaru would be like…

Both Shikamaru and Neji are extremely private and protective of what they have. It’s not something either of them would feel comfortable discussing. That’s not out of shame (though Neji would risk more backlash from his clan over this than Shikamaru). I mean, look at how guarded and private Asuma and Kurenai were. It’s partially-societal and particularly due to their private natures. I mean, hell, Shikamaru didn’t even want to talk about the Suna twins! 😜

Cheers, Anon! 💜

[okamirayne]

OMG <3 So about this bit ''I can confirm that they had been very successful at concealing it, although by the time Heaven Hold Us starts (post War), these surviving characters know for certain:...'' - is it possible that you could give us some more details about how they found out/figured it out? <3

Hey there, @barasai 🧡

Regarding details! I can tell you that all the characters are going to reveal how they found out/figured it out in the upcoming chapters of HHU. That said...

Hinata knew first, before anyone else, as she suspected back in BtB, though never explicitly stated it to Shikamaru. Though it was implied in Break to Breathe when Shikamaru was getting ready to chase after Neji again (after the Gentle Fist head-trauma the Hyuuga gave him 😅 )

BTB CHAPTER 36 EXCERPT: [...] "I…I said he needed someone to help pull him back, but…" Hinata trailed off, recovering with a frown. "But I didn't think it would cost this much." "There's always a price." Shikamaru shrugged, the nonchalance so forced it felt like hefting rocks on his shoulders. "I knew that when I got into this." "But it's not the same…" Hinata said, her eyes blinking doe-like. "It's different now." Shikamaru arched a brow. "Nothing's changed." No sooner had he said it than Hinata's gaze took on a quality of calm understanding that struck him numb quicker than any lick of chakra to his nerves ever could. "Yes it has…" she whispered. Fuck…

So, there was Hinata's moment of "gotcha". Though she had grace enough not to announce it or disclose it to anyone else throughout the rest of the series. Sakura didn't cotton on in that scene, as it was so far beyond the scope of possibility or credulity given the urgency of what was happening.

As for the others: Kakashi, Genma, Ibiki, Temari, Sai, Tsuno, and Choza.

Their knowledge will be revealed in HHU (at least that's what my plot bunnies are showing me 😅...it's almost Easter, the bunnies can't lie...right? 😆 Right.)

Thanks for the ASK, luv! And for your interest in the BtB madness. Love and appreciate the awesome support! 🫶🏼💜xxx