Naruto Shippuden Episode 493: Dawn
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63 Fans
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QUICK TAKES
xander
VerifiedThis was not bad ...
Was surprised by shikamarus actions
Was surprised by shikamarus actions
meowth
i actually screamed when shikamaru asked temari on a date and her reaction was so perfect for her character
pikachu_302
I really enjoyed seeing the Hidden Leaf and Sand working together like this, especially since Gaara was the one to push for it. The way Shikamaru handled Gengo by accepting his own darkness felt very true to his character. Ending the mission with him asking Temari out while the sun came up was a great way to close this part of his life
dark_beast_ganon
i was so happy when ino saved sai because their connection seemed so genuine in that ink abyss scene
mauka_maiden
that awkward moment when shikamaru asked temari on a date made the whole arc worth it and his nervous face was great
piccolo_protector
Gaara saying the age of drawing lines between villages is over shows how much he has grown, and it really captures the peace Naruto fought for
raphtalia_raccoon
soku hitting gengo in the throat to stop his talking was the most satisfying part of the fight and he really needed to shut up
green_318
it cracked me up when naruto showed up in shikamaru's head just to offer him ramen and that was enough to break the spell
thegingerweeb420
temari showing up with the giant fan to save shikamaru looked so good and she really is the only one who can keep him in line
kumaru_yukihara
The barbecue scene with Team 10 at the end made the whole mission worth it because they really are like a family when they are just eating and teasing Choji
sterngrand_sword_488
My heart melted when Ino found Sai in that dark ink world and told him he was her precious friend, because it was such a beautiful way to bring him back to his real self.
palkia_308
That vision of Naruto offering ramen to Shikamaru in the middle of a mental breakdown was the highlight of the whole arc and shows how much they mean to each other
marnie
Having Soku just poke Gengo in the throat to stop him from talking was a pretty quick way to end a revolution and felt a bit rushed after five episodes of drama
waterblight_ganon_299
I really liked the ending where things finally got romantic between Shikamaru and Temari. It felt like it took forever for them to actually get somewhere, but seeing him be so awkward while asking her on a date was perfect for his character. Sai calling Ino beautiful was a nice touch too since they both deserve some happiness after that mess.
tyme_366
I felt so bad for Shikamaru trying to ask Temari out at the end because it was so painful to watch but also really sweet since he finally stopped being a coward
catarina_claes_164
Temari and Choji just beating the brainwashing out of people was hilarious because it was so much more aggressive than Ino using her cute heart jutsu to reach Sai in his mind
amaterasu_angel
Gengo was a pretty boring villain and his defeat felt way too fast after all that build up throughout the castle since he just got his throat poked by a needle
isidro_the_thief
The mental image of Naruto just offering ramen to Shikamaru in that dark tower was exactly what he needed to snap out of Gengo creepy psychological traps and find his feet again
izanagi_idol_15
i felt so happy when ino found sai in that ink abyss and pulled him out, and their team dinner at the end was the perfect way to finish everything
bakugo_blast_122
temari really has no fear barging into the hokage office like that, and seeing kakashi look so stressed out while she demanded to know where shikamaru went was hilarious
EPISODE CONTEXT
This is the concluding chapter of the 'Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness' arc, resolving the conflict with Gengo that escalated after Shikamaru's capture in 'Cloud of Suspicion.' Positioned at episode 493 of 500, it wraps up one of the final character-focused novel adaptation arcs before the series transitions into the celebratory 'Hidden Leaf Story: The Perfect Day for a Wedding' arc centered on Naruto's wedding. It marks the shift from the post-war standalone missions into the franchise's endgame.
QUICK TAKES
xander
VerifiedThis was not bad ...
Was surprised by shikamarus actions
Was surprised by shikamarus actions
meowth
i actually screamed when shikamaru asked temari on a date and her reaction was so perfect for her character
pikachu_302
I really enjoyed seeing the Hidden Leaf and Sand working together like this, especially since Gaara was the one to push for it. The way Shikamaru handled Gengo by accepting his own darkness felt very true to his character. Ending the mission with him asking Temari out while the sun came up was a great way to close this part of his life
dark_beast_ganon
i was so happy when ino saved sai because their connection seemed so genuine in that ink abyss scene
mauka_maiden
that awkward moment when shikamaru asked temari on a date made the whole arc worth it and his nervous face was great
piccolo_protector
Gaara saying the age of drawing lines between villages is over shows how much he has grown, and it really captures the peace Naruto fought for
raphtalia_raccoon
soku hitting gengo in the throat to stop his talking was the most satisfying part of the fight and he really needed to shut up
green_318
it cracked me up when naruto showed up in shikamaru's head just to offer him ramen and that was enough to break the spell
thegingerweeb420
temari showing up with the giant fan to save shikamaru looked so good and she really is the only one who can keep him in line
kumaru_yukihara
The barbecue scene with Team 10 at the end made the whole mission worth it because they really are like a family when they are just eating and teasing Choji
sterngrand_sword_488
My heart melted when Ino found Sai in that dark ink world and told him he was her precious friend, because it was such a beautiful way to bring him back to his real self.
palkia_308
That vision of Naruto offering ramen to Shikamaru in the middle of a mental breakdown was the highlight of the whole arc and shows how much they mean to each other
marnie
Having Soku just poke Gengo in the throat to stop him from talking was a pretty quick way to end a revolution and felt a bit rushed after five episodes of drama
waterblight_ganon_299
I really liked the ending where things finally got romantic between Shikamaru and Temari. It felt like it took forever for them to actually get somewhere, but seeing him be so awkward while asking her on a date was perfect for his character. Sai calling Ino beautiful was a nice touch too since they both deserve some happiness after that mess.
tyme_366
I felt so bad for Shikamaru trying to ask Temari out at the end because it was so painful to watch but also really sweet since he finally stopped being a coward
catarina_claes_164
Temari and Choji just beating the brainwashing out of people was hilarious because it was so much more aggressive than Ino using her cute heart jutsu to reach Sai in his mind
amaterasu_angel
Gengo was a pretty boring villain and his defeat felt way too fast after all that build up throughout the castle since he just got his throat poked by a needle
isidro_the_thief
The mental image of Naruto just offering ramen to Shikamaru in that dark tower was exactly what he needed to snap out of Gengo creepy psychological traps and find his feet again
izanagi_idol_15
i felt so happy when ino found sai in that ink abyss and pulled him out, and their team dinner at the end was the perfect way to finish everything
bakugo_blast_122
temari really has no fear barging into the hokage office like that, and seeing kakashi look so stressed out while she demanded to know where shikamaru went was hilarious
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