Chapter 42: A Gift for GaaraNaruto returned to Gaara's side and said, "Alright, it's time to leave. Getting to know a friend like you today makes this trip to the Hidden Sand Villageworthwhile.""Don't forget what you promised me. You're going to become the Kazekage and then help me unify the Ninja World. Work hard to improve your strength, and don't hold me back when the time comes."Hearing this, Gaara replied defiantly, "Humph, it's not certain who will be holding whom back then! If I find your strength is too weak, then we'll swap roles, and you can assist me in unifying the Ninja World instead!"After saying that, the two looked at each other and burst into laughter. After a moment, Naruto said earnestly, "Gaara, I don't doubt that you have the strength to become the Kazekage.""But remember, with your abilities, obtaining the position of Kazekage through bloodshed and suppression might be easy, but it will also be extremely unstable.""Once someone finds an opportunity to overthrow you, you will be driven into a corner. What I hope to obtain is the help of the entire Land of Wind, not just your personal power. Do you understand what I mean?"Gaara nodded and replied, "Don't worry! I understand. Starting today, I will change. I want to be the Uzumaki Naruto of the Hidden Sand Villageand strive to earn everyone's recognition.""However, there's still a problem. The person you just saved saw me kill a Ninja from our own Village. If he goes back and starts talking..."Naruto smiled and replied, "I'm glad you thought of that, but you don't need to worry about it. I've already used the Sharingan to modify his memories. From the moment he wakes up, he will be incredibly loyal to you. You can trust him completely."That's right, Naruto didn't use Kotoamatsukami on Gaara; instead, he used it on this somewhat cowardly Chunin. But he didn't consider it a waste.Gaara was too young right now, and his reputation in the Village was poor. Although he would surely become the Kazekage anyway, he would likely take many detours without someone to help him.While this person was only a Chunin, he didn't look very old and must have some talent. With his help, Gaara's life would be much easier.After all, this was the Land of Wind, one of the Five Great Nations! Even though he had Gaara's promise, how could he expect to gain everything so easily without making some investments?Hearing Naruto's words, Gaara asked, "You really have a lot of secrets. You're not from the Uchiha Clan, yet you possess their Sharingan.""And during the fight just now, I noticed that your body could actually stretch and contract. Why is that?"Naruto scratched his head and said, "Uh, just think of it as a special Bloodline Limit! As for the Sharingan, that's even more complicated to explain. I'll tell you about it the next time we meet!""But more importantly than that, since we just met today and I gave you two punches as a greeting, now that it's time to say goodbye, I'll give you one more gift!"Gaara was still a child after all; as soon as he heard about a gift, he immediately became happy. He asked expectantly, "Really? I get another gift? What is it? Hurry up and show me."A mysterious smile appeared on Naruto's face as he said, "This gift of mine is unique for you!""Alright, I won't tease you anymore. At the very least, I can let you have a peaceful and sound sleep. If things go well, maybe you'll never be troubled by Insomnia again!"Gaara was stunned for a moment. He had thought it would be some kind of souvenir or a very powerful Ninjutsu, but he didn't expect Naruto to say this.Soon, he became ecstatic and asked with a trembling voice, "Naruto, you're not just saying that to make me happy, are you?""If you can really cure my Insomnia, then... I really don't know how to thank you. Since I first became conscious, I haven't had a single peaceful night's sleep.""It's clearly such an ordinary thing, yet I can't do it. Do you know how I've lived all these years? It hurts, it hurts so much. It's simply a feeling worse than death. Naruto, if it's possible, please hurry! Even if it's just to let me sleep peacefully once, I'll be satisfied."As he spoke, Gaara actually shed tears. Narutopatted his head and comforted him, "Don't cry. I know your difficulties. In a moment, you just need to relax your whole body and look into my eyes.""By the time you fall asleep, that guy will wake up. With his and the sand's protection, plus the fact that this is the Land of Wind and not far from the Hidden Sand Village, you shouldn't be in any danger."Then Gaara wiped his tears and looked into Naruto's eyes. Naruto's Sharingan activated instantly, and Gaara slowly fell into a deep sleep. At the same time, Naruto entered his Mental World and arrived at the place where the Ichibiwas sealed.At this moment, Shukaku was controlling his tail to fight with his right claw, having a great time. Suddenly, he sensed two presences: one very foreign, which he had never seen before, and another that was extremely familiar.He quickly turned his head and saw Narutostanding not far away. He said arrogantly, "Oh? How did you get here, brat? So it's the Sharingan. Are you from the Uchiha Clan?""No, why is your hair yellow? Also, I already feel that Stinking Fox's presence. Haven't seen him in so many years, and he's still just as annoying!"Before Naruto could speak, the Nine-Tailedappeared behind him. Kurama also retorted, unwilling to be outdone, "You Damn Tanuki, you're having quite a bit of fun here. I can't believe you came up with the idea of making your tail fight your claw. But I suppose it's a way to entertain yourself!""But clearly, this game is more suitable for me. After all, I have nine tails. If I pair them up to fight, I'd still have one left over to be the referee. Hehe, are you jealous, you Damn Tanuki?"Although these two great Tailed Beasts have lived for many years, their relationship has never been good, and they start a huge argument whenever they meet.And so, they began a War of words. Perhaps because of their lack of education, their insults were very unoriginal, repeating the same meaningless words over and over, making Narutofeel quite awkward listening in the middle, yet not knowing how to persuade them to stop.
