Naruto Shippuden Episode 490: Dark Clouds

Canon/MED

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Seeing Sai getting messed with like that in the opening was rough because those insecurities about Team 7 and Sasuke have to be buried deep in his head

Episode Context

Episode 490 continues the post-war Shikamaru-focused arc that began with 'The State of Affairs,' where mysterious shinobi disappearances thrust him into a leadership role with serious geopolitical stakes. 'Dark Clouds' deepens the infiltration storyline and builds the groundwork for the next episode, 'Recklessness,' where the mission's dangers escalate significantly. With only ten episodes remaining in the entire series, this arc serves as one of the final character-driven spotlights before Shippuden's conclusion.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJan 19, 2017

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