Chapter 49: Pliable
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Gaara was eager to return to the village. Hopefully when they returned the Kazekage would give them another mission, one that involved death and lots of blood.
Although Gaara would have preferred to return immediately, he had to acknowledge that Kagome at least deserved a rest overnight. Kankuro was also looking forward to spending the night under a roof and Temari was keen on taking a bath.
Gaara's silent protests died on his lips when Kagome turned towards him with a blissful smile. Gaara couldn't deny his fascination at such a sincere emotion; Gaara had never seen something so honest.
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