: Shikamaru manages to obtain information about Sai's last known location by playing shōgi with a patron at a local inn .
, titled " Dark Clouds " (暗雲, An'un ), is the second episode of the Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness story arc . It originally aired on January 19, 2017 . Episode Plot Summary
Naruto Shippuden episodes 490 - 500 am I missing much canon? Naruto Shippuden Episode 490
: The lead strategist struggling with the weight of leadership and the isolation caused by the mission's secrecy .
: The episode highlights friction within the team. Hinoko, eager to prove herself and fearing shinobi will become obsolete in times of peace, prefers lethal, direct action over Shikamaru's cautious scouting . : Shikamaru manages to obtain information about Sai's
: The mission is complicated by the discovery of incapacitated shinobi outside the inn, leading to a lockdown where everyone's identification must be verified . Key Characters
: Shikamaru, accompanied by ANBU members Hinoko (also known as Soku) and Rō , disguises the team as traveling merchants to bypass a heavily guarded checkpoint at Tobari village . Episode Plot Summary Naruto Shippuden episodes 490 -
: This episode is based on the Shikamaru Hiden light novel. While sometimes labeled as "filler" by fans, it is considered anime canon as it bridges the gap between the Fourth Great Ninja War and the series finale