Naruto Shippuden

Steam and Food Pills

Episode 496 Filler Time Slip Arc (Filler) 23 min

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In Naruto Shippuden episode 496, Shikamaru contemplates a meaningful wedding gift and seeks advice from Temari, leading to a humorous misunderstanding. Meanwhile, Sakura and Ino compete in a cooking contest to decide their contribution, blending lighthearted moments amidst the wedding preparations.

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Shikamaru tries to find a gift for the wedding but doesn't want it to be something as simple as money and he decides a romantic honeymoon. However he needs a woman's perspective and asks Temari, who mistakes his words as if he is taking her on a honeymoon. Sakura and Ino both want to give a photo frame as a gift and decide to have a cooking contest with Choji as the judge to decide whose cooking is better. Choji says both sweets are good, and the girls decide to make sweets as a gift. Temari realizes the misunderstanding and angrily smacks Shikamaru.

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What episode is "Steam and Food Pills" in Naruto Shippuden?

"Steam and Food Pills" is episode 496 of Naruto Shippuden.

Is "Steam and Food Pills" canon or filler?

"Steam and Food Pills" is listed as filler in the current AnimeAnchor guide.

What story arc is "Steam and Food Pills" part of?

"Steam and Food Pills" is part of the Time Slip 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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