Of all the characters Masashi Kishimoto created for his world-famous series, Naruto, Gaara is among the most beloved and popular. Despite being introduced as a ruthless killer, the introduction of his tragic backstory and his battle against the protagonist transformed him into one of the kindest people in the franchise. Gaara became Sunagakure’s trusted leader, always willing to risk his life for the good of his people.

After suffering so much, many fans believe that the ending given to his story by the series is quite fitting, as it gave Gaara a chance to enjoy the peace that was denied to him in the past. An official artwork in which the Fifth Kazekage can be seen enjoying his life seems to indicate that the franchisee agrees with fans, as the team behind the series loves to see him happy.

Gaara’s Daily Life Is Full of Joy

The Fifth Kazekage Is No Longer Burdened by His Traumas

Recently, an official illustration created by the team behind the Boruto anime was ed to social media. In this heartwarming artwork, Gaara can be seen enjoying his time in Sunagakure as he walks around the village with his family. While Shinki buys produce for them to eat while refusing a gift from the couple selling them, the Fifth Kazekage smiles at a group of children as he returns a ball to them. In the distance, Kakuro watches his brother with a fond expression. The image seems to be from before the birth of Ryu, the franchise's latest villain born from Shinki's DNA.

Overall, the image depicts not only Gaara having a happy and fulfilling life after all the pain he went through as a child, but it also confirms that the Sand Village no longer fears him. While this was already heavily implied in the original anime, with many Sunagakure ninjas proclaiming their iration for the man, there were almost no moments in which the red-hair could interact with regular civilians. The official illustration shows that the people of his village trust him enough to let him play with their children, something that young Gaara would have never been allowed to do.

Gaara Brought Peace to His Village

He Is the Leader Sunagakure Needed

When the Hidden Sand Village was first introduced, it was depicted as a desolate and unforgiving location, crippled by the lack of funding it had been a victim of for many years. Rasa, Gaara’s father, attempted to reinvigorate the economy of his home by sealing Shukaku into his son, a decision that would only complicate matters further. Worse of all, his desperation caused him to ally himself with Orochimaru, making the village a target of attacks and invasions by its political enemies. Once Gaara stepped into power, the village saw an increase in happiness and prosperity.

The Fifth Kazekage’s patience, kindness, and willingness to ally himself with Konoha helped his people live a better life and forget the pain of the past. He also made sure to children, preventing them from having traumatic childhoods such as his. This was confirmed during the Boruto series, seeing that he adopted Shinki to help him escape the solitude and fear that came with being an orphan. Gaara is not only the most successful leader the Hidden Sand has ever seen, but he is also among the best and strongest Kages in the entire series.

Gaara Deserved a Happy Ending

Shukaku’s Jinchuriki Was Always a Gentle Soul

One of the main reasons why fans are so happy about Gaara receiving such a happy ending is because he is by far one of the most deserving characters in the Naruto franchise. Even though his introduction made him appear like a heartless monster, Rasa’s son had always been a gentle and loving soul who wanted nothing more than to be accepted. His encounter with Naruto, as well as their similar backstories, helped him realize he had been pushing away the people close to him, which only made him suffer.

Gaara deserved a chance to live a peaceful, happy life, with people who loved him and accepted him for all that he was. In return, he became one of the best leaders the Shinobi World has ever seen, ending the crisis in his village and inspiring future generations to become better people. The illustration ed by the Boruto team is just a reminder of how much fans desired to see the Fifth Kazekage genuinely smile.

There is no doubt that Gaara is by far one of the best friends, brothers, and leaders in the Naruto franchise. Seeing him fulfilled and enjoying his life as Kazekage must warm the heart of more than one fan.