"Naruto: Shippuden" episode 496 sees fun-filled adventures for Naruto's friend as they start off with their search for the perfect wedding present for the couple where some would brawl over a common present and others will likely find love eventually. At the end of the previous episode, it was shown that there are only 28 days remaining before Naruto and Hinata's wedding.

"Naruto: Shippuden" episode 496 will continue the story of looking for the perfect wedding present where the entire Hidden Leaf village will keep scurrying just to come up with something perfect for the couple. Spoilers reveal that the upcoming episode, which is entitled ‘Hot Springs and Food Pills' will focus around Shikamaru, Ino, Temari and Sakura where another love story will be featured.

Spoilers for "Naruto: Shippuden" episode 496 reveal that Shikamaru wants a romantic honeymoon trip as his wedding present for Naruto and Hinata and enlists Temari to help him since he is not sure on how to go about it. In the process of the planning the honeymoon trip, the two will be checking out some places for the couple's accommodations and Shikamaru will bring Temari to an inn, which he asks her for a woman's standpoint on the honeymoon accommodation.

Temari will then think that Shikamaru is also asking her out for a romantic trip but fans will have to wait until the next episode for this exciting part of the story. Will the two fall in love with each other throughout their journey of searching for the perfect wedding gift for Naruto and Hinata?

Reports also say that "Naruto: Shippuden" episode 496 will show Sakura and Ino having some quarrels. Both of them want to get a photo frame as a wedding gift but then, it gets worse when they fight over a certain picture frame where they end up into a competition.

Meanwhile, "Naruto: Shippuden" episode 497 entitled ‘Kazekage's Congratulations' will be about Gaara, which will be aired on March 2. Additionally, episode 498 is entitled ‘The Last Mission' and is set to air on March 9, according to a report.