i know realistically that kids become more introverted, than extroverted as naruto. so kishimoto-sensei did an interesting twist to that. i mean, its understandable that to make yourself more noticable, is to become loud and brash.

(it makes me think of fruits basket, and kisa... goodness she was such an adorable kid)

i love gaara. i have a thing for the redeemed. especially when they don't deny their past and their reasons... but understands that it was a way of life. and when they themselves don't change, and in fact, most of the time stay the way they are. and the only thing that changes, is their outlook life and themselves.