Chapter 282: Headlines
After that crushing void, Gaara finally collapsed to the ground. His body trembled from overexertion of all of his chakra. But he had done it; he had won.
And it wasn't just against anyone; it was against an enemy whose strength had struck him with awe, against a formidable foe who managed to injure him in ways he had never known.
Now, as silence fell over the battlefield, he could finally rest.
Once Kankuro managed to get himself up, he rushed over in concern.
"Gaara!" he exclaimed, falling to his knees beside his brother. "Are you alright?"
Gaara nodded weakly, forcing himself to stand as he paired with Kankuro for support.
"I'm fine," he replied, though he felt depleted. "Where's Temari?"
Kankuro glanced in the direction of his sister and hurriedly gestured for his brother to follow.
"She's still breathing," Kankuro assured, kneeling beside her as he lifted her head slightly. "We've got to get her to safety."
Gaara closed his eyes, thankful that he wasn't late.
After checking to ensure she was alright, Kankuro and Gaara worked together to help her to her feet. They looked just like a family, struggling to stay strong despite the battle that almost got them killed.