'Naruto Shippuden' episode 491 spoilers: Shikamaru makes a careless move?

Shikamaru's story arc continues in "Naruto Shippuden" episode 491, which will see the crew find a way to reach Gengo, who rarely shows himself to anyone.

The episode is titled "Recklessness" and will see Shikamaru and company go about their efforts to find Sai and confront Gengo, who they believe is responsible for his disappearance.

Gengo is a careful man, which makes him all the more dangerous. This is why it is of utmost importance for the team to calculate their next move in "Naruto Shippuden" episode 491.

However, it looks like Shikamaru does the opposite, which may lead to someone's death. In the "Naruto Shippuden" episode 491 clip, the castle appeared to have exploded.

Those who have read "Shikamaru Hiden: A Cloud Drifting in Silent Darkness," on which the current story arc is based, would know that the group will eventually get to meet Gengo.

However, getting there in "Naruto Shippuden" episode 491 will be far from a walk in the park. With no information to work with in addition to the burden of having to blend into the crowd, Shikamaru's team is at a disadvantage.

Either way, it looks like Shikamaru and company will be able to keep their cover, at least long enough for them to learn what goes on in the mysterious village.

"Naruto Shippuden" episode 491 serves as the third part of Shikamaru's five-episode story arc. The next one is titled "Cloud of Suspicion" while the final episode for the arc is called "Dawn." These episodes will air next month.

After that, a new story arc will follow based on "Konoha Hiden: The Perfect Day for a Wedding" and will focus on Hinata and Naruto's marriage. This arc will begin by mid-February and is also expected to be five episodes long.

"Naruto Shippuden" episode 491 airs Thursday, Jan. 26, on TV Tokyo.