Naruto: I exposed famous scenes!-Chapter 51: Gaara’s Death!

After these scenes revealing Gaara's past were shown, the people of Sunagakure were deeply moved. Though not Jinchūriki themselves, they possessed compassionate hearts. They finally understood the profound loneliness revealed in Gaara's memories, the solitude that had shaped him into the cold-blooded person he appeared to be.

Temari and Kankuro resolutely approached their younger brother, who tilted his head up, fighting back tears.

In that moment, Gaara was no longer the fearsome "Shura" they once saw him as, but simply their younger brother – someone needing care, companionship, and affection.

"Gaara, I'm sorry," Temari said softly, "It took us too long."

Kankuro lowered his head apologetically. "Please forgive us."

Gaara turned, staring at Temari and Kankuro in disbelief. After nearly ten years, his siblings were re-establishing their bond with him.

Instantly, an overwhelming sense of sorrow washed over him, and Gaara cried.

He was, after all, still just a thirteen-year-old boy yearning for love and acceptance. Even though he had killed without blinking, acted cold-blooded and ruthless, ignored others' feelings, and behaved recklessly, these were merely defense mechanisms.

But now, he could sense his siblings' powerful urge to protect him, a feeling that was incredibly comforting.

Below, countless Sunagakure villagers and ninjas looked up at Gaara with newfound understanding. They shouted in unison:

"Your Highness Gaara, we're sorry!"

"Please forgive our past indifference, mistreatment, and scorn!"

"From now on, we swear to protect you, even with our lives! We will stop Akatsuki! Please, give us a chance!"

Seeing this, Baki nodded to himself; the time was right for his plan.

He stepped forward before the Kazekage Tower and declared loudly, "I wish to take this opportunity to nominate Gaara as the next Kazekage! What do you say?"

Immediately, the people of Sunagakure raised their hands, cheering:

"I agree! Only His Highness Gaara is worthy of being the Kazekage!"

"I agree too! If anyone objects, I'll personally deal with them!"

Gaara looked down at the roaring crowd below, hearing their pleas for him to become the next Kazekage. He felt an unprecedented sense of belonging; he realized he was no longer alone. Behind him stood his siblings, and before him were thousands upon thousands of people offering their support.

Raising his right hand, he addressed the crowd:

"Thank you for your trust. However, I need time to become the person you saw on the screen."

"When I believe I am truly qualified, I will accept the position of Kazekage and dedicate myself to protecting this village!"

Hearing Gaara's words, the crowd below became even more enthusiastic. His responsible answer only solidified their trust in him.

"Yes!"

"We will always support His Highness Gaara!"

In that moment, the long-standing conflict within Sunagakure subsided, replaced by an unprecedented harmony between the village and its Jinchūriki.

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Meanwhile, in Konoha Village,

Naruto found himself surrounded by his friends, the other young shinobi, who were praising him enthusiastically.

"Naruto-kun, can you really summon a toad that huge?"

"Naruto, because of you, Gaara became a Kazekage who protects others!"

"Naruto, you're incredible! I never thought you could beat Gaara."

Despite the praise for his strength, Naruto could only manage a reluctant smile. He didn't want praises for his power; what he truly craved was acceptance, the same acceptance the villagers of Sunagakure had just shown Gaara.

But he knew that in the eyes of Konoha's villagers, his image remained unchanged. He was still that despised monster.

The loneliness in Naruto's eyes did not escape Iruka's notice. As the teacher who understood Naruto best, Iruka knew what his student desired most. But he also knew that kind of acceptance couldn't simply be given or requested—it had to be earned through hard work and perseverance.

Iruka squeezed through the crowd to Naruto's side. "Naruto," he said cheerfully,

"Teacher's in a great mood today! How about I treat you to some ramen?"

"Really? Really? You're the best, Iruka-sensei!" Naruto exclaimed, his spirits lifting instantly.

"Let's go now!"

"Yeah!"

Soon, Naruto was eagerly following Iruka towards Ichiraku Ramen.

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Just as Naruto and Iruka left, a new image flashed onto the screen.

[Somewhere in an unknown location inside a dark cave , Gaara floats helplessly in mid-air. The chakra of the One-Tailed Shukaku within him is being forcibly extracted by a colossal, demonic statue with nine eyes and a gaping mouth (the Gedo Mazo). Projected figures of Akatsuki members stand upon the statue's ten outstretched fingers.]

[As time passes, the extraction process completes. Shukaku's chakra is entirely drained from Gaara. His body falls limply to the ground, lifeless. On the statue, one of its previously closed eyes snaps open, glowing with an eerie light.]

The scene ended abruptly, but it sent fresh shockwaves throughout the ninja world.

Sunagakure:

"If His Highness Gaara is captured... if the Tailed Beast is extracted, he'll die! This absolutely cannot be allowed to happen!"

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"From now on, protect His Highness Gaara twenty-four hours a day!"

Elsewhere in the Ninja World:

Ōnoki : "So Akatsuki possesses the means to forcibly extract a Tailed Beast... That explains Han's death!"

Terumi Mei : "They intend to seal the chakra of all the Tailed Beasts into that statue... What is their ultimate goal?"

Sarutobi Hiruzen : "They must not be allowed to succeed. The fate of the ninja world is at stake!"

Fourth Raikage : "Now I understand why Akatsuki is after Killer Bee! They're playing a dangerous game!"

Killer Bee: "Yo, screen, hey screen, don't let Big Bro A see . I can slip away free with a tentacle spree, fool ya fool!"

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