Tenten finds the Bashōsen (Banana Leaf Fan), one of the Treasured Tools of the Sage of Six Paths, and uses it to destroy one of Kakuzu's lightning masks. Production Trivia Original Air Date: August 9, 2012.

This episode adapts content from the original manga by Masashi Kishimoto , though fans often discuss its use of flashbacks to emphasize Chōji's growth.

This feature highlights the specific emotional and tactical struggles each member of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio faces in this episode:

Recalls Asuma's final words about guiding Shikamaru and Chōji .

While Team 10 focuses on Asuma , other significant actions occur simultaneously:

Tasked by his father, Shikaku Nara , to lead the formation against Asuma while others handle Kakuzu.