The Sunagakure attack by the Shinju was a major event for Gaara and Shinki ... Based on the call that was made to Shikamaru, the Hidden Sand Village needs help immediately. This might mean ...

While it was a handicap for Shinki against Araya, he did not mind it as long as it meant his father Gaara would ... Ryu evaded the attack this time by turning himself into Iron Sand.