Ep. 496: Shikamaru seeks a romantic honeymoon gift while Sakura and Ino hold a cooking contest judged by Choji.

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Shikamaru struggles to select a wedding present that is more meaningful than cash, ultimately deciding on a romantic honeymoon package. To ensure the gesture is appropriate, he seeks advice from Temari, who misinterprets his intentions and believes he is inviting her on the trip herself. Meanwhile, Sakura and Ino both wish to gift a photo frame and propose a cooking competition to determine whose culinary skills are superior, with Choji serving as the judge. After Choji declares both dishes delicious, the girls agree to present sweets instead. Temari eventually understands the earlier misunderstanding and angrily strikes Shikamaru for his confusion.