Shippuden Episode 490 — Naruto

: A young ANBU member who uses chakra needles as her primary weapon .

: The lead strategist struggling with the weight of leadership and the isolation caused by the mission's secrecy . Naruto Shippuden Episode 490

, titled " Dark Clouds " (暗雲, An'un ), is the second episode of the Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness story arc . It originally aired on January 19, 2017 . Episode Plot Summary : A young ANBU member who uses chakra

Following a cryptic message from Sai, who has disappeared while investigating the , Shikamaru Nara leads a secret mission to find him . It originally aired on January 19, 2017

: Shikamaru’s Story: A Cloud Drifting in the Silent Dark .

: 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