What do you think about shikaku/shibi?
Hi there little jazzy jaguar Anon! 😁
[Shikaku x Shibi]? I can’t say I’ve ever actually thought about it! But you know what? They’re both consenting adults; with the right story, why not?
So now that we’re here, let’s think about how that might work.
I really like [Shikamaru x Shino], actually written a few stories for that pairing, and I feel like their dad’s would have a lot of the same dynamics.
Let’s face it Shikaku and Shibi both give off smart, resourceful, silent, powerful vibes. They’re both clan members, clan heirs and eventually clan heads so they would have that to connect and sympathise over. They’re both dads, so there’s that too depending on where in the timeline you would ship them. Both Jonin so they’re both very skilled at what they do. They both love animals; insects and deer being major parts of their lives.
I also feel like a lot of their bonding would be non-verbal. Glances, sitting in each other’s company, silently doing other things for the other (refilling their glass without the other asking, bringing them food while they’re working late), a general aura of ‘I’m here for you’. I don’t feel like either of them would be singing sonnets to the other like Lee would to his partner (the adorable little thing he is! 😍)
As soon as I read this, I asked myself “can I think of a story I would do with that ship?” And immediately I had this idea of a modern AU were InoShikaCho is a company acquisitioned by a big corporation, like a holding company, and they send Shibi, an auditor who works for the corporation, to basically audit the place to decide if they should invest in it or break it down for parts and sell it off. But, as usual, Shikaku would have a plan.
And before you ask, I have already jotted down my notes for this because I actually really liked the idea 😂
Gentle reminder: This is clearly someone’s ship, which is not incest or age inappropriate, don’t bash it just because it isn’t yours. Please and thank you 😊
