Shippuden Episode 490 — Naruto

: 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

: An experienced ANBU member who supports Shikamaru while acting as a mediator for the impulsive Hinoko .

: 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 . Naruto Shippuden Episode 490

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: Shikamaru manages to obtain information about Sai's last known location by playing shōgi with a patron at a local inn . : The mysterious antagonist behind the unrest in

: 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 episodes 490 - 500 am I missing much canon? : You can watch it on platforms like Crunchyroll

: The mission is complicated by the discovery of incapacitated shinobi outside the inn, leading to a lockdown where everyone's identification must be verified . Key Characters