What episode is "Fakeout: Shikamaru's Comeback!" in Naruto?
"Fakeout: Shikamaru's Comeback!" is episode 122 of Naruto.
Shikamaru devises a clever plan to outwit Tayuya and her creatures by manipulating shadows, leading to an intense battle of strategy and strength where tactics evolve as both fighters respond to each other's moves.
Despite Tayuya's efforts, Shikamaru has devised a plan to defeat her creatures. Using a flash bang to lengthen the shadows in the area, Shikamaru captures the creatures and prepares to turn them against Tayuya. To prevent this, Tayuya calls off the creatures, making them disperse. Despite this, Tayuya is captured by Shikamaru's shadow, forcing her to advance her seal to its second state to escape. With Tayuya now strong enough to overpower his shadow, Shikamaru decides instead to use his shadow for attack, and attempts to use his shadow to strangle her.
"Fakeout: Shikamaru's Comeback!" is episode 122 of Naruto.
"Fakeout: Shikamaru's Comeback!" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.
"Fakeout: Shikamaru's Comeback!" is part of the Kazekage Rescue Arc.
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