Wounded by the betrayal of Yashamaru, Gaara flees the Hidden Sand, throwing it into turmoil. Not only is a disgruntled jinchuriki on the loose, but the team that would have been formed from the Kazekage's children is now down one member. Baki finds a boy who may be able to replace the wayward Gaara: how much of a difference does the right person in the wrong place make?