Chapter 10:

Persistence

*I do not own Naruto*

I hit the ground covering my head and tucking my knees to my chest as I hit the ground, the sand scratching my exposed skin.I looked up at the retreating figures in the sky. I could feel Naruto's chakra getting close to mine,cursing to myself I began chasing after the akatsuki member. He was still getting farther away and from this level I couldn't see where he was going and it was only a matter of time before Naruto caught up to me. I looked at the canyon walls on either side of me and saw a rock sticking out on one side,that's all I needed.

Sending chakra to my feet I jumped to the rock and used that to help me jump up the a rubber ball bouncing between two walls I climbed up, the last jump I propelled myself up and got to the top of the canyon. I began running after him again this time he wasn't as high up so it was easier to chase after him.

In the distance I could hear Naruto shouting after him and calling him names.I didn't see Sasuke though I assumed he must be with the other akatsuki member. I paused and looked around me I had to follow him but I couldn't run for days without any rest,that was impossible.

I continued to look around me,I didn't want to give up on Gaara...but as of right now I had no choice...My hands were tied...I grew frustrated and I could feel my curse seal I remembered in my stage 3 curse seal I can fly.

I closed my eyes and imagine a gate with three locks twisting open allowing the surge of chakra to flow through me unleashing power, I could feel my body changing as I continued to transform. I jumped up and ran off the cliff and was floating in place,the hand wings were flapping leisurely and I ascended higher and higher so I wouldn't be as noticeable and have the coverage of the clouds.

I began following the man and his clay bird to his hide out.

A/N Hey guys it's me Creep-kun I would like to thank all of you who have fave and followed my story and thank you for being patient to my updates I love you guys you have no idea how much I appreciate each and every one of you :^) this chapter is a little short,my apologies haha but I think I will be uploading more because now I know how to upload from my phone.