That part about Kurenai being outclassed with Gakido is not true, only if Kurenai is mostly, or fully skillbroken.

But try this line-up. (Asuma can be replaced with Minato Jonin)

X - X - X

WM - Konan - X

Kurenai - Asuma WB - X

Talents: 32114, Rhino/Bull summon. (If using with Minato, use either of the frog summons, -attack repulse, cause knockdown-)

If you really want, though, replace Kurenai with Gakido, to guarantee Flower Guard talent to protect Konan.

Also, Normal Gaara is better than Kazekage Gaara when he gets his skill books.

I hope this helps! :D