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Shikamaru’s jutsu depends on the existence of nearby objects and light sources such that he can see the shadow of his enemies. Only then will his Shadow Possession work.

Shikamaru's intelligence and analyzing skills can really make you feel dumb, but it's very obvious that he was the right man to lead this team.

Using this time, Shikamaru catches Code with a Shadow Possession Jutsu, and it’s revealed that his real plan was to use Amado’s new version of Delta to attack Code while he held him down.

Shikamaru is a major player in ninja politics in the Naruto series. It’s most likely this episode will center in the time when he becomes chief coordinator of the Shinobi Union.