Naruto (dub) Episode 69 -

: It is revealed that Shikamaru was faking being under the Genjutsu sleep spell all along just to avoid the hassle of fighting, but he is eventually forced into action. Viewing Guide & Resources Village in Distress: A New A-Ranked Mission! - Narutopedia

: Kakashi tasks Naruto, Sakura, and Shikamaru with an official A-Rank mission to track down Sasuke, who has pursued Gaara into the forest. Kakashi summons his ninja hound, Pakkun , to serve as their guide. Naruto (Dub) Episode 69

The episode focuses on two major fronts as the Hidden Leaf Village is besieged by Sound and Sand ninja: : It is revealed that Shikamaru was faking