While not best known for its romances, the one of the show's cutest couples.

Yet, the most recent chapters of the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex series might hint at this beloved couple having major issues, all due to Shikamaru’s actions. Not only has the Eighth Hokage decided to hide Gaara and Shinki’s situation from his wife, but he has also chosen to sacrifice a girl from her home village in the name of the greater good.

Shikamaru Will Have a Lot To Explain

Temari Might Not See Her Husband the Same

Throughout the story of the Boruto: Two Blue Vortex manga, Naruto fans have witnessed the drastic transformation Shikamaru has gone through. While he was always known for being one of the many geniuses of the series, the head of the Nara Clan was a kind and understanding man. His desire for logic rarely ever clouded his judgment, one of the main reasons why Naruto trusted him to become his right-hand man. Lamentably, the situation in the Shinobi World has changed the man for the worse.

Shikamaru is no longer the stern but thoughtful ninja he once was, having become a much darker leader who is willing to do anything in the name of saving humanity. This trend began in chapter #15 of the manga, during which the Eighth was informed about Gaara having been sealed away and Shiki being absorbed by the Claw Grimes. When Kankuro asked Shikamaru not to share this knowledge with Temari, his wife, the man immediately accepted. He did this despite knowing how much the woman hates secrets.

The moment these events become public knowledge, which will inevitably happen, there is no saying how Temari will react. Her husband willingly allowed her to stay uninformed about one of the biggest tragedies in her family. The trauma of Gaara’s situation will undoubtedly be worse, as this is not the first time her younger brother has been in mortal peril. In one of the best arcs of the original series, the Kazekage Rescue arc, Temari’s sibling was put in a similar situation. There is no denying that Shikamaru hiding another tragedy like this from her will cause her anger.

Temari Will Disapprove Her Husband’s Tactics

Knowingly Sending an Innocent Girl to Her Death Is Unjustifiable

Even though lying about her family was not the right call, there is a possibility that Temari will forgive her husband for doing so. Shikamaru had no right to withhold the information from her, but he did so to keep her from worrying about her brother and nephew. Woefully, this is the least of his worries, as his reprehensible behavior goes far beyond lying. In chapter #21 of the manga, it was revealed that Koji and Shikamaru were aware that Konohamaru and Yodo were supposed to die during their mission.

Shikamaru willingly sent a promising kunoichi from Temari’s homeland to die without remorse.

While the Hokage was not seen during the entry, previous events made it clear that he and Koji had planned the attack against the Divine Trees together. Shikamaru willingly sent a promising kunoichi from Temari’s homeland to die without remorse. The woman is aware that being a ninja could always result in death, but Yodo was not aware that her death had been decided for her, which might make the situation worse. Temari could never look at her husband the same whenever she learns about how dark he has become as a Hokage.

Shikamaru’s Wife Might Help Him See Reason

Temari Could Help the Man Return to His Former Self

Although an argument can be made that Shikamaru’s behavior was a necessity, as he is facing some of the most powerful villains in the Naruto franchise, the fact that he is not acting like himself cannot be ignored. The Eighth Hokage has seemingly forgotten the Seventh’s ideals of kindness and cooperation and has adopted a much more brutal outlook. Temari might be one of the only people in the world who can help him break from this new cycle of hatred that is beginning to form.

Before their relationship blossomed, the Hidden Sand woman used to have a perspective like her husband’s current one. She believed that any sacrifice should be made in favor of the mission. She knows what it is like to be forced to become ruthless to survive a terrifying situation. If she manages to understand what kind of stress her husband has on his shoulders, Temari might be able to help him return to the kind man she married.