Naruto Shippuden

Cloud of Suspicion

Episode 492 Filler Mugen Ryo's Atmosphere Arc (Filler) 23 min

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Shikamaru is captured and contends with psychological manipulation intended to sway him against the current shinobi peace. Using his wits and determination, he fights to regain control and reunite with his allies as tensions escalate.

Full Plot Summary

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Shikamaru struggles against Sai's ink beasts and wakes up shackled in a cell. He thinks of shogi to pass the time while Sai brings him food and compliments his resistance. The two discuss Sai's current condition and why Shikamaru came instead of someone from Team 7. Roh is then tossed into a cell by Shikamaru's while Hinoko is being brainwashed by Gengo. Shikamaru is taken to talk with Gengo and told Shikamaru how he perceives the current shinobi world's peace is forced by the great nations. Gengo shows him a flower that dies if taken out of its environment and compares it to shinobi who will stop developing in times of peace. Shikamaru notices that the flowers' scent stirs up unpleasant memories, which Gengo uses to turn shinobi to his side. Shikamaru escapes and returns to Gengo's room where fights Rō and Hinoko, who have been converted into Gengo's guards. Shikamaru has Hinoko's chakra needles hit his ears to impair his hearing so Gengo's voice can't affect him. He almost reaches Gengo, but is stopped by Sai's ink lion and is hit with a chakra needle on his head while Gengo escapes. Ino and Choji arrive to save him, though Shikamaru believes he is dreaming, but is convinced that he isn't when Temari slaps him for lying to her. As Ino and Choji prepare to fight Roh and Hinoko, Temari tosses Asuma's chakra blades to Shikamaru, which he uses to open up the way to Gengo.

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What episode is "Cloud of Suspicion" in Naruto Shippuden?

"Cloud of Suspicion" is episode 492 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "Cloud of Suspicion" canon or filler?

"Cloud of Suspicion" is listed as filler in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Cloud of Suspicion" part of?

"Cloud of Suspicion" is part of the Mugen Ryo's Atmosphere Arc (Filler).

Can I read this without spoilers?

Yes. Start with the spoiler-safe summary, then reveal the full plot only when you want the complete episode breakdown.

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