Prior to the reveal of the assassination attempt, the narrative establishes a strong bond between Yashamaru and Gaara. Yashamaru acts as the primary maternal figure in Gaara’s life. He explains complex concepts like physical pain and emotional hurt to the boy, treating him with a gentleness that the rest of the village withholds.
The Tragedy of Duty: Deconstructing Yashamaru’s "Hatred" for Gaara did yashamaru actually hate gaara