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During their investigation, they encounter Minoichi, a former Konoha Anbu who went missing during the last war. Interrogating him reveals the unsettling depth of Gengo's manipulative ideology.

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. Original Air Date: January 26, 2017

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. Shikamaru Nara and his teammates

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

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.