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 . Naruto Shippuden Episode 490

Naruto Shippuden episodes 490 - 500 am I missing much canon? : The lead strategist struggling with the weight

: Shikamaru manages to obtain information about Sai's last known location by playing shōgi with a patron at a local inn . Naruto Shippuden Episode 490

: 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 .