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.
This episode is an adaptation of the Shikamaru Hiden light novel. Original Air Date: January 26, 2017. 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. The episode opens with Shikamaru suffering from nightmares
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 . Gengo uses his persuasive voice—a form of auditory
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.