Gaara was surprised by his friend's clever move, and he also initially winced when the green-clad taijutsu user shouted so loudly right next to him, but then a small smirk creased his lips as he quickly figured out what he could do himself.

"I'm sorry, Guy, but I must leave you here." The redhead told the man as he called upon his innate ability to create sand from the dirt on the ground, and within minutes, he was standing atop a sand platform and soaring through the skies.