(dub) 87 : When You Curse Someone, You Dig Your... May 2026

: Shikamaru successfully lures Hidan into the Nara clan’s private forest, a location where he can manipulate shadows without interference. He uses Hidan's own ritualistic blood-curse against him, tricking the immortal into destroying one of his partner Kakuzu's hearts instead of Shikamaru’s own.

This episode is widely celebrated by fans as the definitive showcase of tactical brilliance. After the tragic death of his mentor, Asuma Sarutobi, Shikamaru leads a revenge mission characterized by meticulous planning and psychological warfare. (Dub) 87 : When You Curse Someone, You Dig Your...

: The episode culminates in Shikamaru burying Hidan alive in a deep pit, effectively "digging a grave" for an enemy who cannot technically die. Production Details When You Curse Someone, You Dig Your Own Grave : Shikamaru successfully lures Hidan into the Nara

: The title refers to an old Japanese saying suggesting that when you seek revenge or "curse" another, you inevitably bring ruin upon yourself as well. In the context of the episode, it serves as a double-edged sword: it highlights Hidan’s literal curse-based jutsu while foreshadowing his own downfall at the hands of the person he targeted. After the tragic death of his mentor, Asuma