Naruto Shippuden | Episode 496

In , titled "Steam and Food Pills," the focus remains on the ongoing preparations for Naruto and Hinata's wedding as part of the Hidden Leaf Village's Story: The Perfect Day for a Wedding arc. Plot Summary

The episode follows Shikamaru Nara as he struggles to find a meaningful wedding gift. While his friends have already made their choices—Ino Yamanaka has flowers and Choji Akimichi has meal vouchers—Shikamaru remains indecisive. Naruto Shippuden Episode 496

: The episode is noted for its humor, particularly Choji's preoccupation with "vanilla-flavored food pills" and his accidental meal with Orochimaru, who makes a cameo as a waiter. In , titled "Steam and Food Pills," the

: Shikamaru eventually settles on gifting the couple a "honeymoon" trip. To get a woman's perspective on the best location, he asks Temari for advice. However, Temari completely misinterprets his request, believing Shikamaru is asking her out on a romantic getaway of their own. : The episode is noted for its humor,