Gaara

At the end of Kazekage Rescue, Chiyo risks her life to bring Gaara back.

Gaara fights Deidara as Kazekage, setting the Kazekage Rescue Mission in motion.

Before the war begins, Gaara speaks to the Allied Shinobi Forces and unites them beyond national borders.

During the fight with Naruto's team, Gaara remembers Yashamaru and the roots of his isolation.

Naruto confronts Gaara's loneliness and brings the main Gaara fight of Konoha Crush to an end.

When Sasuke reaches his limit, Naruto enters the fight against Gaara.

To counter Gaara's Shukaku form, Naruto summons Gamabunta.

During Konoha Crush, the Third Hokage fights Orochimaru and the reanimated former Hokage.

Gaara protects Lee and battles Kimimaro, using his sand to support the recovery mission.

Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro arrive as allies and save the Konoha squad from separate crises.

Reanimated Madara appears on the battlefield, raising the threat level of the war.

To reach Gaara, Lee opens the Fifth Gate despite the severe toll on his body.

Lee removes his weights, boosts his speed, and begins breaking through Gaara's sand defense.

Sasuke arrives late and uses high-speed taijutsu to start breaking through Gaara's sand.

Using the Chidori learned from Kakashi, Sasuke breaks through Gaara's sand defense.

Near the end of Part I, Naruto's group heads to support Sunagakure.