Shikamaru nodded, accepting the map and making mental note of each fact that followed. He'd never heard the term 'shinigami,' and the idea of a death god wasn't exactly reassuring. She seemed strong, though, and whatever limitations had been placed on her abilities were weaker than the restrictions placed on the Leaf-nin. It might have taken Landel some time to perfect his technique, or she might have been more powerful to begin with.
He nodded, glad to hear that she planned to work as part of the team. The fact that she was armed was another asset, and she had quite a bit of combat experience. Given her apparent age, she was likely one of those people here who aged more slowly than the rest, since without access to power, she wouldn't be able to keep up a false youthful appearance during the day. Women could be so vain sometimes, he considered, thinking of Tsunade.
"My team's made up of ninja," he started, knowing from the bulletin that the word would require elaboration. There were many types across worlds, and he didn't want any misunderstanding. "In my world, it's not a secretive profession. We're trained from a young age in a village made up mostly of other ninja." If Momo planned on contributing to the team, she'd need to now these things as well. "Your kidou sounds a bit like our chakra, but..." Shikamaru waved the subject away, realizing that she wasn't particularly interested in the subtleties of chakra. It was similar to what she used, and that was all that mattered. "As for the three of us, I can bind people by linking our shadows and force them to mimic my movements. Sai, another member, has little or no access to his ninjutsu, but is very skilled at combat. Kakashi's skilled as well, but his ninjutsu abilities are...complicated. It's best if he explains them." Shikamaru included the names, in case Momo had met any of the others. It would be an unpleasant surprise if she'd somehow made enemies with anyone. Sai wasn't the most socially gifted.
He realized belatedly that he probably should have used honorifics for the other Leaf-nin, but he was so used to the casual address that it hadn't occurred to him. Luckily, Sai and Kakashi were much better about using them.
"Stamina can be converted to chakra, so using too much can exhaust us...especially me." Shikamaru wasn't proud of it, but even in his world his chakra reserve was low compared to others of his rank, and probably even worse than some of the stronger genin. "I get a strong headache and if I push myself, there's a chance I could pass out. I know my own limits, though. I do a lot of the strategizing, so I have to keep on top of stuff like that."
More could be explained later, and it might be better to have Kakashi talk with her, if he didn't have anything to do early that evening. Shikamaru had to talk to Sakura, and if Sai was all right with it, he'd have to stop by Sokka's room. Come to think about it, he ought to catch Kakashi before night began...as long as they could avoid any subject related to emotional distress.
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He nodded, glad to hear that she planned to work as part of the team. The fact that she was armed was another asset, and she had quite a bit of combat experience. Given her apparent age, she was likely one of those people here who aged more slowly than the rest, since without access to power, she wouldn't be able to keep up a false youthful appearance during the day. Women could be so vain sometimes, he considered, thinking of Tsunade.
"My team's made up of ninja," he started, knowing from the bulletin that the word would require elaboration. There were many types across worlds, and he didn't want any misunderstanding. "In my world, it's not a secretive profession. We're trained from a young age in a village made up mostly of other ninja." If Momo planned on contributing to the team, she'd need to now these things as well. "Your kidou sounds a bit like our chakra, but..." Shikamaru waved the subject away, realizing that she wasn't particularly interested in the subtleties of chakra. It was similar to what she used, and that was all that mattered. "As for the three of us, I can bind people by linking our shadows and force them to mimic my movements. Sai, another member, has little or no access to his ninjutsu, but is very skilled at combat. Kakashi's skilled as well, but his ninjutsu abilities are...complicated. It's best if he explains them." Shikamaru included the names, in case Momo had met any of the others. It would be an unpleasant surprise if she'd somehow made enemies with anyone. Sai wasn't the most socially gifted.
He realized belatedly that he probably should have used honorifics for the other Leaf-nin, but he was so used to the casual address that it hadn't occurred to him. Luckily, Sai and Kakashi were much better about using them.
"Stamina can be converted to chakra, so using too much can exhaust us...especially me." Shikamaru wasn't proud of it, but even in his world his chakra reserve was low compared to others of his rank, and probably even worse than some of the stronger genin. "I get a strong headache and if I push myself, there's a chance I could pass out. I know my own limits, though. I do a lot of the strategizing, so I have to keep on top of stuff like that."
More could be explained later, and it might be better to have Kakashi talk with her, if he didn't have anything to do early that evening. Shikamaru had to talk to Sakura, and if Sai was all right with it, he'd have to stop by Sokka's room. Come to think about it, he ought to catch Kakashi before night began...as long as they could avoid any subject related to emotional distress.