Nara Shikamaru was not someone who liked making empty promises; he preferred taking practical, down-to-earth action.
No matter how grand or impressive words sounded, they were never as effective and convenient as actually doing something. If Yuka's friends did not trust him, he was more than happy to let time prove his sincerity.
Yet occasionally, people still needed to hear promises. Just as he had solemnly sworn to Yuka in front of all those people back then—that gesture had undoubtedly given Haku and Kimmimaro complete peace of mind. As protective older brothers, their greatest fear was seeing their younger sister get her heart broken.
Chapter 281