#shinolee | Explore Tumblr posts and blogs

shikakunaras · 4 years ago

Note

52 or 55 for lee/shino?

I chose 52.) “I don’t think you’re annoying...I know...I don’t… I really like listening and hearing what you have to say even if it’s a lot sometimes.”

Ao3 Link

(Under the cut for length | Rated G)

Lee shouted with excitement as the tree he had been mercilessly attacking finally fell to the ground with a loud crack.

“Shino!” Lee whipped around, making sure his not-boyfriend was looking at him. All he got back was a subtle nod. Lee’s chest swelled with pride and then he went back to the matter at hand.

“Dad wanted the ones that he tagged down. Choji can catch the ones that look like they could take out the unmarked ones.” Shikamaru pointed to the neon green spray paint Shikaku threw on the rotted trees. “We can take what is salvageable and hand it out as firewood but I think Dad wants to leave the worst ones here for shelter or for mulch.”

“My dad will be here after to see what can be done.” Ino smiled at the group and they all got busy.

They were all sent to the Nara forest to remove a few dangerous looking rotted out trees before they destroyed all the trees or animals around them.

Neji was helping Shikamaru corral the few nosy deer while Kiba and Hinata were collecting a few nests and bunnies from destruction. Luckily the animals stayed clear of the particular trees in question so there wasn’t much protecting needed.

Shino let a few termites loose on the nearest trees and Lee decided he could get some taijutsu practice out of the others. Tenten and Neji watched on, ready to jump in when Lee had enough.

Choji used his expansion jutsu to ease the trees to the ground and away from causing a bigger mess than Shikaku wanted. All went according to plan.

“Maybe you should take a break Lee! That’s your third tree!” Tenten shouted to her teammate but it fell on deaf ears. “He needs to take a break.” Tenten shook her head.

“He’s so loud too, I wish he wouldn’t shout.” Ino huffed. “Annoying really.”

“Oh and like you aren’t?” Shikamaru rolled his eyes at the blonde who returned the comment by kicking dirt in his face.

Shino continued to work but his ears were burning. He hated when they picked on Lee, who was acting like he also wasn’t listening. The Aburame wasn't clueless to the struggle of acting like everything was okay. Lee was just like everyone else and they seemed to forget that.

They finished the job and met Shikaku and Inoichi on the outskirts of the Nara forest.

“Good work guys, thanks for the help.” Shikaku looked over the dirty and exhausted kids and let them loose.

“Let's clean up and go eat!” Kiba suggested. The others smiled and agreed to meet up at their favorite barbecue spot.

All showed up at the agreed upon time, except Lee.

“He said he wanted to get more training in.” Tenten shrugged, she was used to his and Gai’s ridiculous schedule.

Shino knew it was a lie. “I think he should eat.”

“He’ll be by training ground three.” Neji sighed, before following the rest of the group into the restaurant.

Shino walked to the grounds to find Lee sitting in the dirt, his head in his hands. It took the Aburame a few seconds to decide if he was going to burst Lee’s bubble and comfort him or to turn away and leave him alone. His feet decided for him, soon he was standing next to Lee.

“Hey, you should eat, you used a lot of energy today.” Shino spoke softly but sternly. He hated it when Lee stretched himself too thin.

“Do you think I’m annoying?” Lee sniffled and looked up at Shino. His eyes were red and glistening with tears. “The others do. I hear it all the time, not just today. I don’t know how to let it roll off like Gai-sensei does.”

Shino furrowed his brows and sat down next to Lee, to level with him. “I don’t think you’re annoying...I know...I don’t… I really like listening and hearing what you have to say even if it’s a lot sometimes.”

“You mean it?” Lee wiped his face and let a smile wash over his face. He looked better with a smile on his face and Shino never wanted to see it fade like that again.

“I will never say something I do not mean.” There was truth in that statement and Lee put his hand on Shino’s knee.

“Thank you.”

Shino nodded and sighed, his stomach was growling now and he knew Lee was just as hungry. “Let’s eat.”

“Can we go to Ichiraku’s instead?” Lee didn’t have to explain why he wanted to go somewhere else, Shino already knew. He also didn’t want to eat with the others until he felt sure he wasn’t going to attack them for making Lee cry.

“Sure. We can finally have a real date in peace.”

Lee nearly fell on his face after Shino’s comment.

“What? I thought we were dating?” Shino frowned.

“We are?” The sadness Shino saw in Lee’s eyes was now replaced with hopeful optimism.

“We are.” Shino chuckled and grabbed Lee’s hand. It was a bold move for the Aburame but he knew he wanted to be Lee’s and there can’t be any more miscommunication between them.

#shino #lee #shinolee #anon #answered #prompt games #Anonymous

18 notes · View notes

kyriolex · 4 years ago

Text

I did not know this was a thing but now I have to do it. (It's just my personal opinion, fyi - all ships are valid.)

Shino/Hinata 9/10

I love this ship for reasons I've explained a thousand times over: their chemistry and mutual respect are great. But I see this as the ultimate pining ship, with Hinata constantly chasing after Naruto and Shino watching her. Since Shino is insecure about being abandoned, the only way I could see this ship working is if Hinata dated Naruto and broke up with him BEFORE moving on to Shino. I actually don't see clan politics as the big problem with this couple. The main issue is that these two would both require a near-death experience before confessing romantic feelings, making their relationship a very slow burn.

Shino/Kiba 6/10

Unpopular opinion: I don't think Shino and Kiba work well as a couple. Romance isn't impossible: They're both loyal, empathetic guys who get along better with animals than people. As friends, they can forgo social norms and be completely honest with each other. But those same traits that make them good teammates also make it hard for them to be lovers. Kiba often covers up his insecurities with bluster, so he needs someone to humor his "I'm the alpha" schtick sometimes. But Shino sees little difference between sugarcoating things and lying, so he can't give Kiba that. Likewise, Shino will clam up and withdraw if he is overwhelmed. Kiba's instinct is to fight, not flee, so he often tries to force emotional conversations long before Shino is ready to have them. The pre-existing friendship dynamic makes it easier for these two to get together, but harder for them to stay together long-term.

Shino/Naruto 2/10

These two would not gel at all. Naruto is well-meaning but scatterbrained. He's the kind of guy to forget anniversaries and then do a one-man band outside your window to apologize. Shino, meanwhile, values actions above words. Unlike Hinata, Shino would not tolerate Naruto skipping important events or neglecting the kids. He's one of the few people who would actually divorce Naruto after too many missed birthdays. The only reason these two get a 2 instead of a 1 is because Naruto and Shino are both symbiotic hosts, which are rare in this universe.

Shino/Sasuke 5/10

This relationship could go really wrong or really right. On one hand, Sasuke respected Shino enough to accept his help during the chunin exams, and Shino is shown to have defended Sasuke from Naruto's tantrums during the Academy. They both strongly value family, honor, and revenge justice. BUT, Sasuke did also launch the attack on the Kage meeting where Torune died. He didn't kill Torune himself, but he was serving the man who did. I can't see any relationship forming after that point unless its in an AU where Torune is still alive.

Shino/Sakura 4/10

Shino is one of the few people who could match Sakura in intellect, and I think they could bond over their fascination with biology and fears of being the "weak" one on their teams. But teenage Sakura is far too focused on winning others' approval to date an Aburame, and Shino's lack of conversational skills would irritate her. This pairing would work best in a world where Sakura divorced Sasuke. By that time Sakura would have grown out of her superficial tendencies, and Shino would have learned to get along with people outside his team. Shino, being a single teacher of equal clan status as her ex-husband, would be an ideal rebound for Sakura the single mother.

Shino/Sai 8/10

I ship them because they have so much in common personality-wise, but they're different enough to keep things interesting. Neither of these two knows how to have a "normal" relationship. They both overcommunicate their expectations and make relationship "rulebooks" for themselves, which might be off-putting for some but would help them have a very transparent relationship. Whatever relationship they built together would be perfectly tailored to their needs. I gave them an 8 and not a 10 because they both have baggage with Root (and because I hate to break up Ino/Sai).

Shino/Neji 3/10

According to the novels, the Hyuugas look down on the Aburames and Inuzukas. Neji probably wouldn't be as bad as Hiashi, but I struggle to picture him dating outside the "approved" pool of matches. Shino would likely respect Neji but find him too closed-minded to be a valid partner. Even after his character development, Neji has his eyes on the sky, always reaching higher and urging others to do the same. Shino's focus is on the ground: he values bugs, children, and other small, seemingly insignificant things. I don't see them getting together, although I do like the idea of Neji developing an unexpected crush on the Aburame genius and hating every second of it.

Shino/Lee 7/10

Shino and Lee are both incredibly driven people who march to their own drums. Their temperaments are polar opposites, but I believe they would be a better hot-and-cold match for each other than their usual pairings. Unlike Kiba, Lee is extremely polite and hard-working. And unlike Neji, Shino never looks down on anyone, especially not Lee. In the bath episode, Shino actually scolds Naruto for leaving Lee behind and says that he really likes hard-working people like Lee. When Naruto used that "I like hard-working people like you" line on Hinata, everyone recognized it as the launching of a ship, but when Shino said it about Lee, no one reacted. But I love the idea of Shino harboring this unexplained crush on Lee that he doesn't even hide that well, but no one recognizes his feelings because he speaks entirely in monotone.

Shino/Tenten 8/10

A spunky and snarky duo who always have fantastic chemistry in fics. I suspect Tenten would be wary of Shino at first due to his clan status, but after some quality time together, she'd realize that his aloof genius persona hid a really down-to-earth guy.

Shino/Chouji 5/10

Shino is probably one of the few people who wouldn't judge Choji for his weight. And Choji has a nice, calm presence that Shino would deeply appreciate. However, the novels suggest Shino doesn't care about food that much and hates anything with a strong taste or smell. Mealtime bonding is HUGE with Akimichis, so unless Shino developed a cooking hobby, I doubt their time together would be enriching. Their relationship would lukewarm with low drama.

Shino/Shikamaru 3/10

I can't see these two together. Yes, they are both smart and cool-headed, hence why I gave them a 3, but that's where the compatibility ends. Their character arcs have put them at odds with each other. Shino's whole character arc was a transformation from ruthless child soldier to gentle teacher. He decided that he didn't want to follow Torune's path into ANBU, even though that was what he was most suited for, because he wanted to stay connected to people. When Sumire got in trouble, he straight up offered to sneak her out of the village. Shikamaru, meanwhile, had the opposite evolution. He was a gentle boy who had no passion for fighting and used the guise of laziness to avoid conflict. His arc was about embracing his potential and society's expectations to protect his friends. In the novels, he's so protective of Konoha that he nearly assassinated rival kages to maintain peace. Shikamaru and Shino have opposite relationships to the Will of Fire that are so deeply ingrained that I doubt they could compromise.

Shino/Ino 2/10

These two should be good together. They're both driven geniuses with telepathy-based powers and a flower/bug theme. On paper, they should be great together. But Ino was so mean to Shino during the war that I can't forgive her (yes I am petty like that). The only way they would fit is if they bonded early in their Academy years.

Bonus:

Shino/Hana Inuzuka 7/10

Tell me it wouldn't have been hilarious to see Shino become Kiba's literal big brother. The sass would have been incredible.

Shino Aburame Multiship List and my personal takes that no one asked for but I'm sharing anway because I just want to give Shino more love and maybe if anyone else has a take they can share? Idk! This concerns the Rookie Konoha Nin (Sai Included <3)

Shino.Hinata 7/10

Seems obvious enough on why it makes sense. In canon Shino, and Kiba, very much act like the older brothers she never had. They learn to rely on each other and get along more than others might expect at first. They're both from Noble Clans, and so obviously have a certain amount of pressure on them (though surely Team 10 felt the same way. And Sasuke, probably? maybe?), and that kinda helps their connection. Natural, soft, cute. Kind of dramatic when you start involving clan politics and things like that (or maybe that's just me lol). Unfortunately, despite my fondness for variety, I seriously can't help but mainly think of this ship as unrequited on Shino's part when I consider it more seriously and romantically. Something about... the trick your mind plays on you when you associate with someone frequently enough that you get a crush on them? Hm, I prefer their relationship as soft besties, supportive and not messy with romantic feelings. But yeah, they'd have a super cute and soft domestic life together for sure when I push past canon and just enjoy them together as a couple.

Shino.Kiba 7/10

When it comes to shipping Kiba and Shino, I just like how goofy it could get. Canon certainly provides fuel with these two being the only two not married or with children. I know Kiba has Tamaki, but just like so many other things in the series, Tamaki's introduction as Kiba's love interest feels... forced and last minute. As a ship, I like to think think of that classic ambivalent relationship where Kiba is super jealous of Shino, but realizes he's actually into Shino later on. Meanwhile Shino is annoyed as fuck, but also misses Kiba's company regardless. They didn't just magically become friends, there were a lot of hours put into their relationship! But because of that, they get along in a much more personal level compared to Kiba and Choji or Naruto and Shikamaru. So after that, just a lot of typical awkward and moody feelings because I think it's hilarious when lighthearted. More serious and angsty, the more I feel like it's not such a great ship, especially when it's pushed WAY too far by others in fandom and I see Kiba characterized as the token fuckboy (what?) and Shino as a passive nerd (WHAT?) that takes his shit willingly (W H A T ! ?) Shino 100% would never go down without a fight. That or he'd just leave to fight another day. But he's never gonna just STAND THERE? And Kiba? Kiba LOOKS TOUGH but Shino's probably made Kiba cry unintentionally, like, at least TWICE since teaming up as Genin!

Shino/Shikamaru 8/10

This is a ship where it would just be me shipping characters I simply like together. Lots of fans do this. I know Shikamaru is just a truly young and immature boy that deals with anxiety and low self confidence and grows into a man that is absolutely smitten by that one woman who wakes up and chooses violence everyday. I already love that, ShikaTema is my favorite canon ship in Naruto. But I also have this idea where Team 10 is literally the Queer Team in my head. Ino-Shika-Cho are all some kind of queer, and I just love them being so close and friends and just... yeah. ShikaCho and InoSaku, yeah? But in a world where I play up the drama in my head, Shikamaru and Shino I personally ship later in life? And... they're more interesting to me because it's NOT easy to apply a romantic relationship to! But it's still plausible in a way that I feel they would make the other "feel things" and not strictly romantic things, but compared to ShinoKiba and ShikaCho, ShikaShino is "Smart Guys Go Goofy in the Head Over Each Other" while KibaCho is "Childhood Friends Who Drifted Apart and are Reconnecting". Mostly Shikamaru who's initiating it and Shino resisting at first, but we all know Shikamaru is the best strategist of his time. It's not manipulation, it's understanding and effort and also building a better friendship as a base? Shino's still unpredictable, but that's what makes it so fun to weave as a story.

Shino.Choji 5/10

Honestly I didn't think about this ship too much before? The whole Cho/Butterfly thing with Shino associated with Insects gives way to some superficial jokes, but tbh, as I wrote this, I feel like Shino would be the one who falls for Choji first? Not because of the butterfly thing, but because of simply how caring and kind Choji is. He's so loyal and human with his insecurities and yeah, he's a dumb boy, but at his characters core, he is a GOOD character that was wasted, much like Shino. And even though ShikaCho is, like, obviously it, if Choji were to extend even half of a ShikaCho level of friendship to Shino, I think it's only logical that Shino would fall first because Choji is simply just kind and grounding in his own way. Similar in a way to how I see Shino.Hinata, but even more fucking confusing because Choji was a problem child, Shino is just Like That and also gay?? Oh yeah, and they're Dads work pretty well together? And they're both Nobles too? But literally the two Nobles that not even the common people take all that seriously lmao... Shino and Choji would be so shy I think though, that'd be cute.

Shino.Ino 8/10

Okay, so I actually LOVE flowers, and I do like learning about insects. Bugs and flowers go together very naturally. In world where Ino wasn't terrified of bugs or in love with Sakura (I NO SA KU) I could probably ship Ino and Shino pretty fondly actually. Especially when you take into account that Shino had a CANON glow up and though canon always writes Ino as a little superficial, all in all, I also like a sensorXsensor ship. Ino realizing she doesn't actually have to BE a Yamanaka sensor to "read" Shino because all she had to do was pay some fucking attention lmao. And I love me some petty Shino, and Shino being gently fixated on Ino because he was canonly in 2nd place because Ino's charismatic ass was 1st back in the academy (at least concerning the rookie 9 lol). I also see this ship as ambivalent, but not as argumentative as Shino/Kiba and more just getting to know each other with time, getting over first impressions! You can change them! I ALSO headcanon that Inoichi was the closest of his InoShikaCho team to Shibi back in their heyday, Inoichi actually having enough comfort in Shibi to straight up yell at Shibi about stuff and junk, and Shibi taking... most things to heart. (AKA Inoichi helped Shibi get with Shino's Mom lmao She was InoShikaCho's classmate). The Good Libra/Aquarius Ship

Shino.Naruto 3/10

Naruto is constantly disrespecting my man Shino. However, if Naruto were ever to come out of the closet (BECAUSE YES) and realized what a babe Shino really was later in life, and how GOOD at his job Shino really is, and how Shino is surprisingly gentle and caring with kids like Iruka-sensei was when he was still an instructor, Naruto's whole idea of Shino could do a 180. Shino, bug boy who blew off a kids arms off because HE COULD. Shino, ever the stickler. Shino, who ACTUALLY threatened Naruto to never speak of that one mission ever again. Shino who holds grudges and aimed his murderous aura at Naruto more than once... And then you have Shino, who just wanted to know that Naruto cared about him as a friend, but instead you get dumbass Naruto suddenly all in Shino's business and really acting WEIRD and Shino is really unsure how to handle it all, but he's not easily impressed, so Naruto just keeps trying. That, or like... I get a 2000's movie vibe from these two somehow. Like... American Pie levels of stupid, or Fired Up but not quite GR!ND... closer to Blades of Glory but DEFINITELY NOT Superbad or later... It works out in the end and it's not THAT funny but it still makes you laugh?? Naruto is the dumbass but Shino gets knocked off his high horse and gets dragged along with him for the ride and that's the best part lol

Shino.Saku 2/10

Equally matched in intellect... Otherwise I don't know.... how... But I think... Maybe Shino came in handy with the Chakra reserves? Sakura was on her way, being the top notch medic nin she is, but Shino was able to keep the Pt/Victim stabilized with chakra replenishment via his Kikaichu? New found respect? Not a very likely ship, though I can see their professional relationship very well! Aburame specialize in Ninja Arts, obviously, but do y'all realize just how handy bugs can be when it comes to medicine and treatment? Shit is pretty cool! Medical honey infection control, sterilized maggot debridement, oil beetle cantharidin wart removal, fruit flies can even be used to detect cancer? (Idk lol)

Shino.Sasuke 5/10

Again, if Sasuke ever were to come out of the closet. But even so, it's so crazy how Sasuke is able to recognize Shino and just be like, "Oh, it's you." Shino REALLY down about not being able to bring Sasuke back, and Sasuke becoming aware. Or Shino ACTUALLY on the Sasuke mission and being ESSENTIAL in the success of the mission and Sasuke, defeated, KNOWING IT, and hating everything, but as time goes on, being thankful, even though it's often overlooked. Sasuke and Shino becoming closer friends, apart from their respective teams. Both from Noble Clans... I just want them to be friends tho tbh

Shino.Lee 6/10

I can see it, but it's kinda hard!! Lee and Shino can be equally intense. But it's the difference between Sunlight and Gravity. Like, Lee is such a good boy though and when I ship Shino and Ino, Lee gets to sweep Sakura off her feet. And Shino ADMIRES Lee, he really does, and I can see him standing up for Lee and Lee really appreciating it too. But idk, this would be one of the slowest of burns, but it WOULD be cute now that I think about it! Like, legit it'd be so positive awwww...

Shino.Neji 6/10

Kind of like a combination of Shino/Hinata and Shino/Sasuke? Shino absolutely ready to murder Neji after what happened to Hinata, but then Hinata and Neji slowly build a relationship, and Shino is happy for Hinata but still weary about Neji. Neji being kind of priss and uneasy around Shino, but they both care about Hinata enough to try and get along. Smart, tolerable, very much about the Shinobi mentality. Mutual respect? Admiration from afar? Hinata getting tired of their prideful shy boy bullshit and planning shit with Kiba and Lee and TenTen? Idk lol (As far as crack goes, I've seen more KibaNeji personally??? It's an odd one!)

Shino.Tenten 6/10

Can be a case of pairing spares, but regardless of canon, it could be cute? I do love that Tenten has some sass of her as well! As with Shino and Sasuke I would have liked these two to be better friends than anything else, just for a chance to see their dynamics?? I'm more of the headcanon that Tenten and Shino are both queer and ACTUALLY Tenten is THE mean lesbian who also didn't realize she was a lesbian but also doesn't grow into her queer self until later. Same with Shino but he's just SO quiet about it, not mean because if it. He's just mean lol. They're mean together.

Shino.Sai 8/10

Bro, these two get along so well!! I feel like there's already a lot of mutual respect between them when they first meet. They size each other up some, but keep it light and don't do anything unecessary. They're both very "clean". BUT, unlike Shikamaru and Neji, and like Sasuke but he's always absent, Shino and Sai are just so weird in themselves and I think that's part of the fun. They made up their own little fucking club in the games SPECIFICALLY to mess with Naruto, like... they can both murder you easily on their own but then you see them together and they have that soft boy/enby aura about them?? I also ship it asexually, but also unbelievably and almost embarrassingly romantic "as time passes". They're own brand of romance. A slow but very natural and warm burn. Yet you don't get to see those moments. They're not for you <3

#shino aburame #shinohina #shinoten #shinosai #shinolee #shinohana #anti-shinokiba

39 notes · View notes