Four years after his rebirth Gaara can be seen training his chakra control. He was born with immense chakra volume compared to his peers and he had some difficulties in terms of controling it, but with the help of his adult mind, it did not take long for him to learn it.

Rasa who was watching from a distance nodded in satisfaction. His son was a successful experiment and his diligence in training shows that he will be a great weapon for Suna when the time comes.

Suna at this time is still in dire straits the Daimyo of wind country have lost faith in sunagakure and instead gave missions to konohagakure. If Suna is not capable of being self sufficient for an amount of time then it will crumble upon itself. Pondering upon what to do in their situation, the kazekage vanished from his spot.

"You did it again Gaara! I'm so proud of you!"

Gaara can be seen standing atop a pool of water walking slowly to the poolside of the training ground. Gaara smiled at his maternal uncle with his thumb pointing out to the sky.

"Now, teach me some techniques like you promised! hehe"

Yashamaru was torn, he made a promise hastily and now its come to bite his butt. He wanted to but was reluctant due to the behavior of Gaara's father, he knew Rasa never cared for Gaara and his nephew was left in his care all this time.

"Alright, but before we get started, let's first find out the nature of your chakra. Here."

A piece of paper was handed to him by Yashamaru.

"It's chakra paper. Infuse it with your chakra and it will react based on the nature of your chakra."

Yashamaru smiled after he explained how to use chakra paper to his nephew who nodded excitedly.

"Here it goes..."

The paper was first cut, then it wrinkled before turning to earth and crumbling away. Yashamaru's jaw almost dropped to the ground after seeing the result. He gave Gaara another one just to be sure only for the same reaction to occur.

"Is there something wrong Yashamaru oji san?"

Gaara innocently looked at his maternal uncle. The latter smile before touching his head and ruining his hairstyle.

"You cheeky brat! You already knew your chakra nature didn't you?"

Yashamaru held Gaara's cheeks and stretched them out like it was made with rubber.

"Um shoori ankle plish shtap squizing my fashe or I'll b shingle like you all my life."

This statement earned him a world of pain his face became swolen from being pinched so hard by his uncle. His sand only defended him from danger and it is already a known fact that face punching is not dangerous.

"So how did you find out?"

"My father is still the Kage you know, there's a bunch of chakra paper lying around the house and tons of books for those diligent enough to engage in reading."

"I see. Don't you want to play with other kids though? You always keep on training and reading that you don't have friends."

"It's no use. People are afraid of me and avoid me like a plague. I'm fine being alone. I have you and my other friend so thats enough for me...for now."

Accidents did occur in his early years, the sand in order to protect him have harmed a few of those who tried to come near him. It wasn't until later when he grasped better control of the sand that these accidents lessened. His brother and sister are among these people, the reason for them to distance from him due to fear, they knew no better as children after all.

Yashamaru was visibly sadned by the things that his nephew had to endure as a child and knew he would do no better even if they exchanged places.

"You sure are strong Gaara. I hope to see the day that the people of the sand look up to you with the love and respect you deserve. Like how your mother and myself love you, I'm sure they will as well."

"Uncle... about the jutsu. I know father will be mad if he learned that you are teaching me so I'll wait until we get permission from him for me to learn. Deal?"

Gaara skillfully changed topic as the atmosphere is becoming too heavy to his liking. Yashamaru breathed a sigh in awe of his nephew's insight and smiled.

"That's a deal little one."

Pinky promise is key and the deal is sealed.

••••••

"Is he truly ready?"

Yashamaru reported to Rasa the days development and the kazekage pondered shortly before deciding.

'Genin level control and three chakra nature alignment huh...'

"I will train him myself. You may go."