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As Rō and Hinoko fall under the villain’s influence, Shikamaru is forced to use his own shadow to strangle himself, using the pain to maintain consciousness and resist Gengo’s brainwashing. Production Context

It is the third part of the Shikamaru Hiden arc, which spans from episodes 489 to 493.

That night, the team moves to assassinate Gengo during a public speech at Fushū Castle. However, the mission takes a dark turn when Gengo reveals a restrained Sai . NarutoShippuden_Ep_491_SUB_ITA.mp4

Gengo uses his persuasive voice—a form of auditory genjutsu—to manipulate the crowd and Shikamaru's team. When Shikamaru attempts to rescue Sai, his friend retaliates, fully under Gengo's control.

After successfully infiltrating the isolated village of Tobari, Shikamaru Nara and his teammates, Rō and Hinoko, delve deeper into the mystery surrounding Gengo, the enigmatic leader recruiting missing-nin. As Rō and Hinoko fall under the villain’s

The episode opens with Shikamaru suffering from nightmares about the deaths of his father and Asuma, highlighting the heavy mental burden of his leadership role.

In , titled " Recklessness " ( Yamikumo ), the story continues the "Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness" arc, focusing on Shikamaru’s high-stakes mission to the Land of Silence. The Story of Episode 491 However, the mission takes a dark turn when

This episode is an adaptation of the Shikamaru Hiden light novel. Original Air Date: January 26, 2017.