The shockwave rattled the windows of the council chamber. Gaara stepped onto a platform of hovering sand, rising to meet his attackers in the open sky. He wasn't just a jinchuriki anymore; he was the shield of his people.
"Stay back, Kankuro," Gaara commanded, his voice echoing over the village. "This is a debt I pay to the light." Watch Naruto Shippuden (Dub) Episode 5 for free...
Beside him, Kankuro adjusted his hood. "The border patrols are quiet. Too quiet, Gaara. It’s like the world is holding its breath." The shockwave rattled the windows of the council chamber