Gaara's Death In Naruto And How He Survived Gaara Was Killed By The Akatsuki Chiyo Sacrificed Her Life To Revive Him Gaara is ...

However, Gaara's 'ai' tattoo was not always there, as he etched this Kanji symbol as a child. His mother's death marked Gaara's tumultuous life and the origin of the 'love' symbol on his forehead.