Is Shikamaru the strongest member of the Nara clan?

I'd say yes because of what we've seen from him so far. His dad was an absolute genius, perhaps only second to Shikamaru in strength but I have to tip the hat to Shikamaru. And at the rate that Shikadai is going, he may grow up to be the next powerful member. read more

I think the clan shikamaru belongs doesn't dwell on the actual strength, their strength is their intelligence and strategic thinking. You can say that Shikamaru nara is the most intelligent character and strategic analyst on the show, therefore he is the strongest of the Nara clan. read more

His dad was an absolute genius, perhaps only second to Shikamaru in strength but I have to tip the hat to Shikamaru. And at the rate that Shikadai is going, he may grow up to be the next powerful member. read more

Shikamaru Nara (奈良シカマル, Nara Shikamaru) is a shinobi of Konohagakure's Nara clan. Though lazy by nature, Shikamaru has a rare intellect that consistently allows him to prevail in combat. The responsibilities that these successes leave him with cause him frequent annoyance, but he gladly accepts them so that he may be of service to his fellow members of Team 10, and to prove himself to generations of the past and future. read more