Gaara was enjoying himself. For the first time in his life, he had friends. They thought his ability to control sand was cool. He had never ffelt so happy. Uncle Yashamaru was near by, his siblings were not afraid of him, and he had been given a hug.
He especially enjoyed learning new things. The group had taught him how to do the Kawarimi no Jutsu and some taijutsu.
Naruto, Cinaed, Shikamaru, Choji, Shino, and Hinata all played with him.
Gaara had told them everything, and they accepted it with a smile.
Naruto had told him about her godfather Jiraiya, whom she had just met, and was a sealmaster.
"Maybe he'll be able to let you sleep, Gaara!"
Cinaed had told him that he should learn a fire jutsu in case someone tried to turn his sand to mud with water.
So, Gaara learned Katon: Goukakyuu no Jutsu.
Temari and Kankuro were happy that their little brother was happy for once.
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The Sandaime Hokage smiled benevolently at his guest.
"Kazekage-dono...I trust your trip went well?"
The other Kage nodded.
"Very good...So, you mentioned some kind of exchange? Would you mind elucidating me upon this matter?"
The Kazekage began to speak.
"I have noticed a group of children playing with the siblings. Gaara has become increasingly isolated, and I fear he will begin killing soon. I would like Temari, Kankuro, Gaara, and Yashamaru to stay in Konoha for a set period, in return for us giving one of your nin a scroll from our jutsu archives."
The Hokage grinned.