"Ah, the Five Kage Summit. I'm really looking forward to it. Maybe this will mark the beginning of world peace. For a world that's been at war for countless years, maybe this will be a good start," Naruto said slowly as he stood beside Gaara on the city wall, watching the sunset.
Gaara glanced at Naruto in surprise. Naruto turned to him and smiled. "I'm looking forward to tomorrow. Although this summit is mainly about preventing an invasion by the Demon Race, maybe we can use it as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the Five Great Nations. If we really manage to form an alliance, we might make lasting progress toward peace in this world." With that, Naruto gave Gaara a sincere smile.
Seeing Naruto's sincere smile, without a trace of pretense or concealment, Gaara paused for a moment before returning it. "Yes, Naruto. Maybe things really will turn out the way you said. I'm starting to look forward to it too."
Naruto turned back toward the slowly setting sun and smiled. "There might be plenty of hardships along the way, but I still firmly believe peace will come to this world. Because there's still love in this world, and there's still light. As long as we hold on to hope, I believe we'll overcome whatever challenges we face, until this world truly knows peace."
Moved by Naruto's confident, cheerful expression, Gaara said, "I used to know nothing but completing missions and killing. My entire existence was about killing, about Sunagakure, about the missions the village assigned me. It wasn't until I met you that I gradually realized even a jinchuriki could make friends and receive care from others. Although it was difficult, you succeeded, and I learned a lot from you. Now I'm the Kazekage too. Thank you,