The Feudal Lord of the Wind Country (the Suna Daimyo) is a distant, powerful figure whose primary concerns are state revenue, military power, and the stability of the Suna Village, which he funds.
An unexpected wedding invitation from a Nara clan genin would be received with layers of confusion, amusement, and intense strategic interest.
The Suna Daimyo's Chaotic Correspondence
The invitation would arrive via official Suna channels—likely hand-delivered by a weary-looking Suna messenger—a scroll addressed personally to the Daimyo, detailing the future wedding date (six years from now, when they turn twenty-two).
Phase 1: Bewilderment and Diplomacy
The Daimyo, a man usually dealing with matters of national budget and border security, would first assume the invitation was a mistake, or perhaps a bizarre diplomatic prank.
* The Scroll: The messenger hawk would deliver a formal-looking scroll from the Nara Clan of Konoha, one of the most respected houses in the Land of Fire. The Daimyo's attendant would present it.
* The Recipient: The Daimyo would read the names: "Shikamaru Nara, Heir of the Nara Clan" and "Temari, Daughter of the Land of Wind's Hero..." (or whatever formal title they gave her).
* The Date: The date would be the first shock. Six years from now?
* The Age: The attendant would quickly inform the Daimyo that Temari is currently ten years old. The Daimyo would choke on his tea.
* The Conclusion: "A ten-year-old is sending me a future wedding invitation from a foreign land? And she is one of ours? Are the ninja trying to send a bizarre, overly dramatic signal of alliance? Or has the heat finally fried the Kazekage's brain?"
He would ultimately dismiss it as a Konoha oddity—a strange, overly formal way for the Nara clan to announce an early engagement to smooth over the political waters between the two villages. The fact that the Nara clan took the initiative was, however, noted as a positive sign of the new alliance.
Phase 2: Strategic Calculation
After the initial shock, the Daimyo's mind, focused on the economy and military balance, would take over.
* Political Win: The wedding secures a blood alliance between the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire via two of the strongest clans (Nara and the Kazekage's immediate family).
This ensures a long-term strategic partnership, which is vital since the Daimyo has historically been prone to cutting Suna's funding.
* The Groom's Lineage: The Nara clan is invaluable for their Shadow Imitation Technique and their strategic genius. A marriage into this clan is a high-value acquisition.
* The Bride's Value: Temari is the daughter of the Fourth Kazekage and a Suna Elite. She is one of the village's most powerful jōnin and a superb military asset.
* The Investment: The Daimyo would view the wedding as a massive political investment. He would immediately authorize a large, exorbitant wedding gift—something truly magnificent, like a significant shipment of gold or rare spices—to cement the alliance and show off the Land of Wind's generosity.
Phase 3: The Secret Amusement
The Daimyo, who is often bored by bureaucratic nonsense, would find the sheer audacity of the young couple's move profoundly amusing.
* The Boldness: "Ten years old, and already demanding a blessing from a feudal lord? This girl has the heart of a general!" he'd chuckle to his attendants. "She secured the match and sent the invitation before the parents even agreed! That is the kind of aggressive efficiency I like to see in my military assets!"
* The Laziness of the Groom: He would undoubtedly be informed that the groom is a known slacker. The idea of the powerful, terrifying Suna prodigy marrying a lazy genius just to make him a house husband would be the highlight of his week. He'd find it the most efficient, strategically lazy political move imaginable.
Final Verdict:
The Suna Daimyo would be thrilled. Not for the romance, but for the unprecedented political stability and strategic coupling the invitation represents. He would immediately write a stiff, overly formal letter to the Kazekage (who has absolutely no idea about the situation yet) congratulating him on securing such a powerful future alliance with Konoha through his brilliant daughter, completely missing the fact that the entire thing was a time-travel prank to avoid awkward dating.
The Hokage's Reaction to the Future Wedding
The news of the future Shikamaru-Temari wedding, complete with its bizarre details (the ten-year head start, the house husband arrangement, and the planned attire switch), would reach the Hokage's office immediately. Given the political weight of the Nara clan and the direct involvement of Suna's former Kazekage's daughter, this was not just gossip—it was a diplomatic event.
The reaction would depend heavily on which Hokage was currently in office, but given the timeline (Shikamaru being ten years old, pre-Chūnin Exams), the leader would be the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.
The Third Hokage (Hiruzen Sarutobi)
Hiruzen Sarutobi, the "God of Shinobi" and a man burdened with governing the volatile peace of Konoha, would receive the report from his intelligence network (likely having intercepted the Daimyo's official correspondence and noted the chaos at the Nara compound).
Phase 1: Deep Confusion and Strategic Relief
Hiruzen would first read the formal reports, which would summarize the facts: Shikamaru Nara, heir to a strategic clan, has secured an early engagement with Temari of Suna. The match is confirmed and politically sound, despite the premature announcement.
* The Head-Scratch: Hiruzen would stroke his beard, utterly bewildered by the method. "Ten years old, and already arranging his marriage? And he ran out on Yoshino's chores to do it? This is the work of a genius... or a madman." He would likely suspect a Hiden Jutsu or a sophisticated form of Mind Transfer to explain the boy's unprecedented motivation and mature planning.
* The Political Windfall: The moment the confusion subsided, the relief would flood in. The Suna-Konoha alliance, which had been strained, was now cemented by a high-level blood bond between two major clans. This was a massive win for the village's long-term stability. "A Nara securing a Suna alliance with such speed is the most efficient diplomatic work I have seen in decades! The effort he saved us in negotiation is priceless."
* Accepting the Oddity: Hiruzen knows the Nara clan. He knows their love for peace and their lazy genius. He would find the "House Husband" and "Dress with Pockets" details profoundly Shikamaru. "If it guarantees the boy peace and a stable home life, and secures the peace of the nation, then so be it. A shinobi's commitment to avoiding effort is a strategy in itself."
Phase 2: Official Hokage Decree
Hiruzen would officially send a diplomatic message to both the Suna Daimyo and the Kazekage, confirming Konoha's blessing.
* He would treat the engagement with utmost formality and respect, validating the couple's commitment despite their age.
* He would ensure the Suna delegation arriving with Temari is treated with exceptional hospitality, solidifying the idea that Konoha sees this as a serious, vital alliance.
* He would quietly task his security forces to ensure that neither Danzo nor any other political faction attempts to interfere with such a beneficial union.
Phase 3: Personal Amusement
Finally, Hiruzen would summon Shikaku to the office under the guise of an official mission debriefing, only to secretly confirm his personal amusement.
"Shikaku," Hiruzen would say, trying to suppress a smile, "Your son has created a diplomatic coup that saves us six years of tense negotiation. His genius is unparalleled. Now, tell me frankly... does the wedding dress have enough space for him to hide his afternoon nap under the skirt?"
Hiriku would conclude that Shikamaru's genius for laziness has resulted in the most politically stable and personally happy arrangement imaginable. He would likely raise Shikamaru's family stipend slightly in appreciation for the excellent diplomatic service.