Gengo uses his persuasive voice—a form of auditory genjutsu—to manipulate the crowd and Shikamaru's team. When Shikamaru attempts to rescue Sai, his friend retaliates, fully under Gengo's control.
The episode opens with Shikamaru suffering from nightmares about the deaths of his father and Asuma, highlighting the heavy mental burden of his leadership role. NarutoShippuden_Ep_491_SUB_ITA.mp4
During their investigation, they encounter Minoichi, a former Konoha Anbu who went missing during the last war. Interrogating him reveals the unsettling depth of Gengo's manipulative ideology. Gengo uses his persuasive voice—a form of auditory