"You flatter me, Uncle. They always say the Nara clan is exceptionally wise, so I'm sure Shikamaru's brilliant mind must be inherited from you, Uncle, right?" Naruto looked at Nara Shikaku as his voice trailed off, then returned a smile.
Since Nara Shikaku was currently showing a mild attitude, Naruto naturally responded with courtesy. This was Naruto's way of dealing with people and conducting himself.
Seeing that Naruto was not blindly aggressive but knew when to press and when to yield, Nara Shikaku found his admiration for Naruto growing steadily in his eyes.
Chapter 103