Gaara also features in the series' light novels. He appears among the other Kage in Kakashi's Story. [42] In Shikamaru Hiden, he accompanies his sister Temari and Naruto in the hunt for the missing Shikamaru Nara, whom Gaara adores because of their close friendship. [43] In Sakura's Hiden, Gaara helps the Konohagakure ninja after learning that a guy resembling Sasuke Uchiha is plotting an assault on the village. [43] Gaara travels Konohagakure to see Naruto and Hinata Hyuga's wedding at Konoha Hiden. [44] He also appears as the main character in Gaara Hiden, which chronicles his activities as the Fifth Kazekage while coping with his sister's wedding with Shikamaru. [45] Reception [Correction]
