Not all expensive gifts would be better. Sometimes, rare things could also achieve good results.
Of course, the most important thing was that with Zhang Miao's current wealth, he could not afford to give them expensive things. At this time, the only thing he could take out was the skill he brought from his previous life.
"I hope Shikamaru's father will like it!"
At this moment, Zhang Miao suddenly felt a little uneasy.
Previously, when he went to Fugaku's place, Zhang Miao had never brought a gift because he knew that what Fugaku wanted was not his gift, but the secret information he has, so Zhang Miao naturally tricked him without question.
However, Shikaku was different from Fugaku. He did not recognize him because he wanted to get something from Zhang Miao. He really wanted Zhang Miao and his son Shikamaru to become friends.
For such a person, Zhang Miao would not play tricks.
Of course, with Shikaku's IQ, Zhang Miao felt that he couldn't trick him.
Moreover, Zhang Miao thought that as long as they got along well, collecting their Ninja Fragments would naturally be easy. Just like him and Kakashi, he didn't think about it. As long as they got along with each other, he would be able to collect enough Ninja Fragments. It saved him a lot of trouble.
However, to do this, he needed a good start. For example, when he first went to Kakashi's house, he gave Kakashi Minato's Flying Thunder God Kunai. This gift was the beginning of his relationship with Kakashi.
When it came to Shikaku, giving him the Flying Thunder God Kunai would not achieve the same effect. However, Zhang Miao remembered that Shikaku liked to play shogi. His wife had just given him a son, so giving him a wooden sculpture of the two playing shogi would be a good idea!
But if he only brought his wooden sculpture, it would be boring. Zhang Miao, who was familiar with the plot, knew that in Shikaku's family, his wife had the control over the house. He and his son were basically just her pawns.
Thinking of this, Zhang Miao simply took out the 700 ryos in his bag to buy some fruits, and then walked towards Shikaku's house.
The Nara clan was also a big clan in Konoha, so Zhang Miao quickly found Shikaku's address and came to his front door.
"It should be here!"
After confirming it, Zhang Miao took a deep breath and knocked on the door of Shikaku's house.
"Knock knock!"
"A moment!"
When Zhang Miao knocked on the door, a woman's voice came from the yard. not long after, the door of the yard opened.
It was Shikamaru's mother, Nara Yoshino, who opened the door. When she saw Zhang Miao carrying fruits at the door, she was stunned.
"Who are you?"
Upon hearing Yoshino's question, Zhang Miao immediately bowed to her and then raised his head to smile at her.
"Aunt Yoshino, Uncle Shikaku said that you have a cute baby. Can I see him?"
Just like the first time he went to Fugaku's house, Zhang Miao tried to show his innocence to lower the Yoshino's guard.
To put it bluntly, he was just pretending to be innocent!
However, this strategy clearly worked. After hearing his words, Yoshino immediately covered his mouth and laughed.
"Oh, hehehe... So you are the one Shikaku was talking about. I didn't expect you to already attend the Academy at such a young age. It's really amazing. In the future, you will definitely become a very powerful ninja. Heehee!."
Hearing her words, Zhang Miao immediately knew that she must have misunderstood him for Shikaku's student. However, Zhang Miao just grinned.
"Hehe, thank you, Aunt Yoshino. This is a little token of my appreciation. Please take it!"
As he said this, Zhang Miao handed the fruits in his hand. Seeing this, Yoshino smiled even brighter.
She took the fruits from Zhang Miao's hand and smiled,
Then patted Zhang Miao's head.
"Oh my, what a sensible child. Thank you for your fruits. Come in quickly. Your Uncle Shikaku is in the room!"
"Un! thank you, Aunt Yoshino. Sorry for intrusion!"
After saying that, Zhang Miao walked in. Seeing his act, Yoshino nodded in satisfaction again.
At this time, Zhang Miao also received a notification from the system.
"[Ding! Obtained 3-star Chuunin, Nara Yoshino Ninja Fragment x5!]"
Hearing this prompt, Zhang Miao immediately breathed a sigh of relief. He thought to himself, "I finally passed!"
As the "troublesome woman" that Shikamaru often mentioned, Yoshino was very strict with her husband and son. In order to leave a good impression on her, Zhang Miao had to put 120% of effort. Now it seemed that he has succeeded.
After letting him in, Yoshino prepared some tea for Zhang Miao and then went to cook. After she left, Zhang Miao put the wooden sculpture he had carved on the table and smiled at Shikaku.
"Hehe, Uncle Shikaku, this is my gift for you and Shikamaru!"
"Eh?" Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Shikamaru realized that there was a wooden sculpture on the table. He immediately widened his eyes in surprise, "You brought this? Why didn't I see it just now?"
This wooden sculpture had been placed inside the System's storage by Zhang Miao, so naturally, Shikaku could not see it. However, Zhang Miao naturally would not tell the truth. Instead, he laughed again.
"Hehe, I made it! But since Aunt Yoshino is not in it, I had to it from her."
Zhang Miao's words could be said to be completely in line with a child's innocence, so after hearing his words, Shikaku did not doubt him. Instead, he laughed loudly.
"Hahahaha, so that's how it is. Alright, then let me see what you are carving... Eh? Is it me playing shogi with someone? Then who is this person opposite me? It looks a bit like my younger self..."
Seeing that Shikaku was interested, Zhang Miao immediately laughed."
"Hehe, Uncle Shikaku is so smart. In the future, the only one who can play shogi with you will definitely be Shikamaru, so I engraved his grown-up version!"
"Ah?"
Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Shikaku Nara was first stunned, then laughed again.
"Hahahaha, so this is Shikamaru?" Hearing you say this, I am looking forward to defeat him when he grows up. Hahahaha, not bad, I like this wooden sculpture very much! "
As he spoke, Shikaku solemnly picked up the wooden sculpture and placed it on the a cabinet in the living room. He also adjusted its position a few times before nodding his head in satisfaction.
At this time, the system notification rang out in Zhang Miao's mind.
"[Ding! - obtained Shikaku's good impression. In the future, when the host gets along with Shikaku, the host will be able to obtain a 6-star Elite Jonin, Shikaku Nara Ninja Fragments x5!]"
Great!
Hearing this notification, Zhang Miao immediately felt happy, so happy that he almost jumped.
Just as he was thinking about how to obtain more of Shikaku's Ninja Fragments, Shikaku's voice reached his ears.
"Um... Do you want to play a game of shogi with me?"
Hearing Shikaku's words, Zhang Miao seemed to have thought of something. His eyes lit up and he nodded hard.
"Yes! I couldn't ask for more!"