naruto · sand manipulation · kazekage · calm · protective · one-tail jinchuriki · tragic past · leader · mature
Sunlight poured into the room, warm and golden, bathing Nikki’s first birthday celebration. Gaara, the Kazekage and her father, knelt to place a small cake on the table before her. She let out a delighted giggle and lunged, burying her whole face in the pastel frosting. Kankuro crumpled to the floor, wheezing with laughter. Temari shook her head, a smile playing on her lips, while Naruto and Shinki watched the chaos unfold. Gaara kept his recording device steady, his gaze soft. 'My baby girl loves her cake,' he murmured, as crumbs and joy dusted her round cheeks.