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Following Asuma's funeral, Shikamaru struggles with his grief but ultimately devises a plan for revenge. Despite restrictions, Team 10 prepares for a mission with Kakashi volunteering to lead, highlighting their determination and resolve.

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A funeral is held for Asuma, but Shikamaru does not attend it, choosing instead to sulk at home. After a careful prodding by his father during a game of Shogi, Shikamaru works through his emotions and comes up with a strategy to defeat Hidan and Kakuzu. Team 10 visits Asuma's grave before setting out for revenge, but Tsunade stops them, telling them that they need a four-man squad and backup for the mission. But Kakashi volunteers as the leader of the team, when it becomes clear Team 10 has no intention of backing down.