By the time Naruto Shippuden begins ... a rare and heavy mineral that allowed him to suppress even Shukaku's power. Gaara has also become a master of sand manipulation. Even without Shukaku ...

Gaara is revealed as the second jinchuriki to appear in Naruto alongside the protagonist, being the host of Shukaku. While Gaara soon develops into a uniquely sympathetic character, he'd likely ...