[If he weren't taking this seriously, that would probably get a smart reply of "no, because I avoid getting caught in them".

Which a. isn't fair, and b. he knows better. He was part of the Niju Shotai, which had ample information about Itachi's Sharingan. He prepared himself that time Sasuke was here, in case he would have to counter it. Uchiha genjutsu outclasses even top shinobi's skillsets.

So instead Shikamaru sighs, drumming his fingers on the table next to his journal. The faint thrum-thrum of it is just audible.]

If we want to talk about this further, I suggest we do so in person. I've filtered this conversation, but it remains to be potentially sensitive information. I don't want a record of it on the journals.