Ep. 297: Gaara’s father learns of his son’s growth and the truth behind his mother’s protection.

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The Fourth Kazekage is stunned to discover Gaara is no longer the One-Tail’s host, has friends, and serves as Kazekage. He tests his son in battle while Oonoki orders troops to advance and confronts Muu. During the fight, the Fourth Kazekage is trapped by Gaara’s attack alongside the Second Mizukage and Third Raikage. Witnessing sand shaped like his late wife, Karura, shield Gaara, he realizes she protected him throughout his life. Overcome with remorse, the Kazekage confesses that he stole his son’s happiness and apologizes for his failures. Gaara breaks down upon hearing the truth about his mother’s love and Yashamaru’s lies. Gaara later acknowledges his father gave him medicine to heal his heart. Forgiven, the Fourth Kazekage smiles as Gaara seals him away, entrusting the village and future to his son.