I just got done watching episode 22 of Naruto. Where Gaara and Naruto first meet. I can't help but be shocked of how Gaara's thoughts of him change.
Before Chunin Exams:
The Uchiha. He is strong and will prove my existence.
But that teammate of his. The loud blonde, he is the definition of weak. He got tooken down by Kankuro with just a slap of his hand. I do not know how he is a ninja, seeing how weak he is. I bet he will be one of the first ones to die in the exams.
Not by me though. I don't even look at people like him. He looks as though nothing bad has ever happened to him in his life.
During the 3rd Exam:
I am willing to admit I am shocked about how long this blonde is lasting against this Hyuuga. His eyes are braver than when I encountered him in the hospital, where his eyes showed nothing but fear and I'm not sure but I also thought he had a bit of understanding too.
But that's impossible. No one can understand my pain.
Red chakra is coming from him like uncontrollable tails. My eyes are wide. This chakra feels familiar. This strength is incredible. He has caught my attention a little bit. My sights are still on the Uchiha, he is my main goal.
After the Invasion:
I can't move my body, there is too much pain too move. How is he this strong? What could it be that makes him so strong.
I have underestimated him. Now what is going to happen to me? My existence is in danger and for the first time I can do nothing to stop him.
I close my eyes seeing my past all the pain I went through. I open them and he is still there dragging himself over to me. I yell at him to stay away.
He talks to me. He understands everything. He has suffered the same pain as I have. Have precious people?
I will make his dream mine as well. I will become Kazekage and watch over my fellow villagers and have friends.
