Naruto Episode 64: Zero Motivation: The Guy with Cloud Envy!
Canon/MED
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54 Fans
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9.8
54 Fans
5
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1
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QUICK TAKES
deshmukhanna105
VerifiedOne of the amazing fights where you get to see Shikamaru showing his High IQ. The man who like to take it slow has outsmarted Temari and turned a loosing battle using his shadow style Jutsu and tactics. The ending is mind-blowing and unpredictable but win of logic over pride.
rei_ayanami
I still cant believe Shikamaru gave up like that after doing all that work with the shadows because he was just out of chakra and bored
pamela
Temari was so smart and figured out the shadow distance so fast and then he still caught her using that hole Naruto dug earlier
yoruichi_yukiko
Shikamaru is definitely the most relatable character because he just wants to watch clouds and live a quiet life instead of doing all this extra work, and most ninjas would have pushed for the win but he just walks away because his chakra is low and it is too much of a drag to keep fighting Temari right now, and the look on her face when he forfeited was absolutely priceless since she knew he had her beat
kappa_king
The crowd was cheering for him after that crazy shadow strategy and then he just says what a drag and quits the match in front of everyone
hakuro_honed
It is wild how a fight with zero physical hits can be more exciting than a bunch of explosions and stuff because of the mind games
sukuna_sovereign_136
Temari is a powerhouse with that fan but even she could not predict how Shikamaru was going to use the arena against her
nobara_nail_135
I was staring at the screen when he trapped her using the shade from the wall and the hole Naruto left behind since it was such a brilliant play
diablo_demon_155
You can tell Temari is kind of impressed with him now and the dynamic between them during this whole match was really cool to watch
raifort
I definitely felt for Shikamaru wanting to be a cloud and float away because that fight looked like way too much effort for him
hop_355
Watching a guy complain about how much of a drag it is to fight while people are literally screaming at him was honestly amusing
diamond_322
Shikamaru using those holes in the ground from the Neji fight was actually insane and he really outsmarted Temari by just waiting for the shadows to reach her
zashiki_zenin_96
I was genuinely baffled when he just quit the match after finally catching Temari because he basically had the win in his hand
emilia_elf_144
It was clever how he used the environmental damage from the last battle, especially that tunnel Naruto dug, to snake his shadow around the back of the arena
weebirez
My head almost exploded when he raised his hand to forfeit if I was sitting in those stands with Naruto and the others
keukegen_king
I got so annoyed when the crowd started throwing stuff at Shikamaru for being slow, but he really proved how smart he is by catching Temari in that shadow trap, and even though the forfeit was a shock at first it makes total sense for him since he was out of juice and just didn't care about winning
tokay
The way Shikamaru thinks so many steps ahead makes me feel so dumb because I never saw that hole trick coming at all
thecatlife
Temari getting caught in the shadow possession because she did not account for the holes from the previous fight was a great detail for a guy who hates trying
nyanfishy
Shikamaru losing the fight but being the only one the judges actually liked enough to promote is such a funny outcome for the lazy guy
ryuk_reaper_113
I still cant believe Shikamaru just quit after outsmarting Temari like that and he really is the laziest guy in the village
EPISODE CONTEXT
Coming off the emotional high of Naruto's victory over Neji, this episode continues the Chūnin Exam finals by spotlighting a completely different kind of fighter in Shikamaru, broadening the scope of what strength looks like in this world. It maintains the tournament momentum while offering a tonal cooldown before the arc escalates into its most consequential stretch. The character dynamics established here pay dividends in later arcs as the exam's conclusion approaches and larger threats loom.
QUICK TAKES
deshmukhanna105
VerifiedOne of the amazing fights where you get to see Shikamaru showing his High IQ. The man who like to take it slow has outsmarted Temari and turned a loosing battle using his shadow style Jutsu and tactics. The ending is mind-blowing and unpredictable but win of logic over pride.
rei_ayanami
I still cant believe Shikamaru gave up like that after doing all that work with the shadows because he was just out of chakra and bored
pamela
Temari was so smart and figured out the shadow distance so fast and then he still caught her using that hole Naruto dug earlier
yoruichi_yukiko
Shikamaru is definitely the most relatable character because he just wants to watch clouds and live a quiet life instead of doing all this extra work, and most ninjas would have pushed for the win but he just walks away because his chakra is low and it is too much of a drag to keep fighting Temari right now, and the look on her face when he forfeited was absolutely priceless since she knew he had her beat
kappa_king
The crowd was cheering for him after that crazy shadow strategy and then he just says what a drag and quits the match in front of everyone
hakuro_honed
It is wild how a fight with zero physical hits can be more exciting than a bunch of explosions and stuff because of the mind games
sukuna_sovereign_136
Temari is a powerhouse with that fan but even she could not predict how Shikamaru was going to use the arena against her
nobara_nail_135
I was staring at the screen when he trapped her using the shade from the wall and the hole Naruto left behind since it was such a brilliant play
diablo_demon_155
You can tell Temari is kind of impressed with him now and the dynamic between them during this whole match was really cool to watch
raifort
I definitely felt for Shikamaru wanting to be a cloud and float away because that fight looked like way too much effort for him
hop_355
Watching a guy complain about how much of a drag it is to fight while people are literally screaming at him was honestly amusing
diamond_322
Shikamaru using those holes in the ground from the Neji fight was actually insane and he really outsmarted Temari by just waiting for the shadows to reach her
zashiki_zenin_96
I was genuinely baffled when he just quit the match after finally catching Temari because he basically had the win in his hand
emilia_elf_144
It was clever how he used the environmental damage from the last battle, especially that tunnel Naruto dug, to snake his shadow around the back of the arena
weebirez
My head almost exploded when he raised his hand to forfeit if I was sitting in those stands with Naruto and the others
keukegen_king
I got so annoyed when the crowd started throwing stuff at Shikamaru for being slow, but he really proved how smart he is by catching Temari in that shadow trap, and even though the forfeit was a shock at first it makes total sense for him since he was out of juice and just didn't care about winning
tokay
The way Shikamaru thinks so many steps ahead makes me feel so dumb because I never saw that hole trick coming at all
thecatlife
Temari getting caught in the shadow possession because she did not account for the holes from the previous fight was a great detail for a guy who hates trying
nyanfishy
Shikamaru losing the fight but being the only one the judges actually liked enough to promote is such a funny outcome for the lazy guy
ryuk_reaper_113
I still cant believe Shikamaru just quit after outsmarting Temari like that and he really is the laziest guy in the village
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