(Mary Elizabeth McGlynn): Confirmed to be pregnant with Asuma's child.
(Tom Gibis): Vows to protect the "King" of the Leaf Village. Naruto Shippuuden (Dub) Episode 89
(Maile Flanagan): Hospitalized with severe arm damage after his victory. (Mary Elizabeth McGlynn): Confirmed to be pregnant with
: In the anime, Shikamaru is seen lighting Asuma's lighter as a tribute; in the original manga, he briefly takes up Asuma's smoking habit to cope with the grief. : In the anime, Shikamaru is seen lighting
: The title refers to the double-edged nature of the Rasenshuriken—its immense power comes at the cost of damaging the user’s own body.
Watch these reactions and breakdowns to see the impact of Naruto's new technique and the emotional revelation of the King:
: In the episode's final moments, the focus shifts to Orochimaru’s hideout. He is seen with Sasuke and Kabuto, planning to summon a mysterious woman named Guren to help capture the Three-Tails. 👥 Key Characters & Cast