[Mr. Johnny 5]

Originally Posted by propa03

Spoiler for gaara's power:

wasn't the previous kazekage, not gaara's father, also able to manipulate sand? I don't recall it being said he was a jinchuruki. Perhaps gaara will come up with a jutsu similar in power to the iron sand that was revealed?

Spoiler for answer:

The 3rd Kazekage was considred the most powerful Kazekage in Suna (Sand's) History. The 3rd Kazekage was the previous host of the Shukaku...Gaara was most likely the 2nd host. I believe that Chiyo-baa was also part of the "first" ritual of the 3rd Kazekage.