Ep 8. Akamaru Trembles: Gaara's Cruel Strength!

As Naruto and his friends continue to train and prepare for the upcoming Chunin exams, they encounter another group of young ninja from the Sand Village. Led by the enigmatic Gaara, these ninja prove to be both powerful and disturbingly ruthless.

Naruto and his friends soon learn that Gaara possesses a unique ability to control sand, creating lethal weapons and defensive barriers at will. Even more chillingly, Gaara displays a complete lack of empathy or compassion for his opponents, using his deadly sand techniques to inflict maximum pain and suffering.

As the group watches in horror, Gaara unleashes his power on a helpless opponent, causing even his own faithful dog companion, Akamaru, to tremble in fear. Naruto and his friends vow to stop Gaara's cruelty and protect their fellow ninja from the terror of his sand techniques.

Will Naruto and his friends be able to stand up against Gaara's unstoppable power and brutal tactics? Or will they fall victim to his merciless fury in the upcoming Chunin exams? Only time will tell in this thrilling episode of Naruto.