It's wild how much Gaara's grown, and his speech about Naruto's ability to connect with people, even the Kage, made me feel like he finally found his own voice and purpose beyond just protecting his village. He understands Naruto’s pain and loneliness in a way few others can, which makes me think he's probably the only one who could've brought them all together like that. My stomach dropped knowing all these nations, finally united, are about to face Madara because I know what's coming, and it feels almost impossible to win even with everyone on board.