Chiyo transformed her own life force into chakra, attempting to revive Gaara.
The previously silent Chiyo finally spoke: "What I'm using now is definitely not Medical Ninjutsu. It's truly transferring my own life force directly to Gaara. This is the Reincarnation Ninjutsu — originally a technique I spent many years developing for someone special. This is my own unique technique.
With this technique, life can be infused into a puppet body, at the cost of burning out the caster's life as an exchange. However, that dream can no longer be fulfilled now.
But it's not really a regret because this technique has been used on exactly the right person..."
Suddenly Chiyo began trembling all over, her breathing becoming heavy.
Her chakra was no longer sufficient to sustain the Reincarnation Ninjutsu.
At that moment, Naruto's hands appeared before Chiyo.
Chiyo looked at Naruto in disbelief.
Naruto earnestly said to Chiyo, "Use my chakra! Can you use it, Grandma?"
Chiyo recalled what Kakashi had told her on their way to the Land of Rivers:
"Naruto and Gaara are both Jinchuriki. As one who bears the beast, he understands Gaara's feelings better than anyone from Sunagakure. Although Naruto's experiences differ somewhat from other Jinchuriki, he still comprehends that pain, so he simply cannot remain indifferent."
Chiyo rasped out, "Place your hand over mine..."
Following Chiyo's words, Naruto placed his hand atop hers.
With Naruto's chakra supporting her, the Reincarnation Ninjutsu resumed its effect.
Chiyo gazed at Naruto, her dry lips curving into a smile. "I'm truly glad someone like you appeared in this ninja world created by boring old folks. In the past I did nothing but make mistakes, but finally, at the very end, I've managed to do something right.
Sunagakure and Konoha will become completely different from my era. Naruto, you possess incredible power. This power will dramatically change the future. You must become the greatest Hokage in history..."
Naruto looked at Chiyo with complex emotions.
"Sakura..."
Hearing Chiyo call her name, Sakura softly replied, "I'm here."
Chiyo continued, "You and I are quite alike, Sakura. Women who are both graceful and strong-willed are rare."
Sakura nodded tearfully.
"Shindai."
Shindai paused halfway toward putting the cigarette to his mouth, then slowly lowered it again.
"Don't expect me to forgive you."
Chiyo answered, "I don't expect you to forgive me or Sunagakure. However, your grudge against Sunagakure is from the past generation. Don't hold onto it anymore. When you see Pakura, please apologize on my behalf. It was me and Sunagakure who wronged her."
Shindai raised his hand again and took another puff of his cigarette. "I'll be sure to deliver your apology to Pakura."
Finally, Chiyo looked at Naruto once more. "Naruto, this is my request to you as an old lady. You're the only one who understands Gaara's pain. Please save Gaara."
With a determined look in his eyes, Naruto nodded firmly in agreement. "I will! I definitely will save Gaara!"
At this moment, Gaara, who should have been dead, regained consciousness.
Because Naruto's chakra had entered his body, Gaara saw fragments of Naruto's memories.
Gaara saw a young Naruto running, with Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki behind him.
As the young Naruto kept running, more people appeared behind him—Shindai, Pakura, Hikaku Uchiha, Sasuke, Hinata, Jiraiya, Shikamaru, Choji...
More and more people followed young Naruto.
Gaara lifted his hand and looked at it with deep disappointment.
What...? Again, it's *his* hand?
Gaara saw a little version of himself crouching on the ground crying in the distance.
So then...who is he?
Suddenly, young Naruto stopped in front of little Gaara, grabbing his hand. "Gaara! Let's go together!"
Gaara's eyes flew open, staring blankly at the Naruto before him. "Naruto...?"
Besides Naruto and Shindai, a group of Sand Ninja surrounded them.
These Sand Ninja had voluntarily come to help rescue Gaara. Gaara had fought desperately to protect Sunagakure from being destroyed by Deidara, saving countless lives.
When these people learned that Konoha Ninja had gone to rescue Gaara, they all approached Baki, begging to join the rescue mission.
Seeing this scene, Baki abandoned his earlier objections and personally led the team to help rescue Gaara.
Stunned, Gaara asked blankly, "What is this...?"
Smiling at Gaara, Naruto said, "Everyone came to save you!"
An excited Sand Ninja asked anxiously, "Lord Gaara, are you alright?"
Confused about what was happening, Gaara could only mutter a dazed "Hn..."
Immediately, cheers erupted around them—everyone was overjoyed that Gaara had survived.
Kankuro, who had come despite his injuries, walked up to Naruto and gratefully said, "Thank you, Naruto."
Shaking his head, Naruto replied solemnly, "The one you should thank isn't me—it's Lady Chiyo. She used an extraordinary technique to save Gaara..."
Everyone present turned their grief-stricken gazes toward Chiyo.
Temari looked at Chiyo's body and said to Naruto, "Naruto, you really are something special. You have the power to change people."
Kakashi also told Naruto, "She entrusted the future to Gaara and you. That's a remarkable way for a ninja to end their life."
Shindai glanced at Chiyo's body with a trace of sentiment, though it didn't last long.
Gaara tried to stand up, but his body was still weak from his recent revival. Someone reached out to help him, but he refused.
Struggling to rise despite his frailty, Gaara received assistance from Naruto who extended his hand.
Gaara gazed at Naruto, an unusual emotion stirring in his eyes as he softly murmured, "Thank you... I'm sorry..."
Looking directly at Gaara, Naruto replied earnestly, "We carry the future on our shoulders. We must live well, Gaara."
Gaara nodded and stood up with Naruto's support.
Staring at Chiyo's body, Gaara said, "Let's all pray for Lady Chiyo."
Everyone closed their eyes and offered prayers for Chiyo.
Shindai stepped away from the crowd. He couldn't bring himself to pray for Chiyo, thinking that old grudges hadn't been settled yet. Though those grudges belonged to the previous generation, not all who lived back then were gone—there was still unfinished business.
After the prayers, everyone returned to Sunagakure.
Since Sakura and others were injured and Sunagakure insisted they stay, they decided to recover there before returning to Konoha.
During this time, Sunagakure held a solemn wake for Chiyo.
Everyone except Shindai attended the ceremony.
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