: Shikamaru’s Story: A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark .

: 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

Following a cryptic message from Sai, who has disappeared while investigating the , Shikamaru Nara leads a secret mission to find him .

: The mysterious antagonist behind the unrest in the Land of Silence, though he is primarily a looming threat in this specific episode . Context & Watch Guide

, 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

: A young ANBU member who uses chakra needles as her primary weapon .

: You can watch it on platforms like Crunchyroll .

Naruto Shippuden Episode 490 -

: Shikamaru’s Story: A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark .

: 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 Naruto Shippuden Episode 490

Following a cryptic message from Sai, who has disappeared while investigating the , Shikamaru Nara leads a secret mission to find him . : Shikamaru’s Story: A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark

: The mysterious antagonist behind the unrest in the Land of Silence, though he is primarily a looming threat in this specific episode . Context & Watch Guide : The mysterious antagonist behind the unrest in

, 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

: A young ANBU member who uses chakra needles as her primary weapon .

: You can watch it on platforms like Crunchyroll .