Naruto

Laughing Shino

Episode 186 Canon Fourth Great Ninja War Arc 23 min

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Moshino Kagetsu Fuuta must keep a serious demeanor at his father's funeral to secure his inheritance, so he sends Konoha ninjas to attend for him. However, unexpected events unfold amidst family tensions, leading Naruto to uncover a heartfelt lesson about valuing happiness over material wealth.

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A man named Moshino Kagetsu Fuuta stands to lose all his inheritance if he laughs during his father's funeral. Knowing that all his relatives will try to make him laugh in order to keep the inheritance to themselves, he hires Konoha ninjas to attend the funeral in his place. The village chooses to send the ever-serious Shino Aburame, with Naruto Uzumaki backing him up. However, before the funeral begins, Shino is poisoned by a drug that causes him to laugh uncontrollably. Naruto attends the funeral, and learns that the man's father, who is actually alive, planned it to teach his family to value happiness and humor over money. Naruto realizes that Shino had told jokes while disguised as the man's father, but Shino demands that he keep that a secret.

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What episode is "Laughing Shino" in Naruto?

"Laughing Shino" is episode 186 of Naruto.

Is "Laughing Shino" canon or filler?

"Laughing Shino" is listed as canon in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Laughing Shino" part of?

"Laughing Shino" is part of the Fourth Great Ninja War Arc.

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