The Naruto series is set on a fictional continent that is divided into a number of different countries.
Countries
Countries operate as separate political entities and are presumably all monarchies, ruled by daimyōwho stand equally in rank with the Hidden Villages' Kage. The Naruto world is similar to feudal Japan in many aspects; those countries maintain balance between themselves through nothing but power. Treaties are periodically signed, but they are generally not worth much more than the paper they are written on.
The Land of Earth
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Main article: Land of Earth
The Land of Earth (土の国, Tsuchi no Kuni) has seen little attention in the series thus far. It is located north-west of the Land of Fire. Its government leader is the Earth Daimyō. The country is mostly comprised of desolate, rocky areas. The border of the Land of Earth runs along a rocky mountain range, blocking communication with other countries. The wind blowing from the north passes over these mountains, carrying small rocks from the Land of Earth to the surrounding countries. This famous natural phenomenon is called "Rock Rain" (岩雨, Gan'u).The Land of Fire
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Main article: Land of Fire
The Land of Fire (火の国, Hi no Kuni) is one of the largest and most powerful countries in the series, and the home of the main characters of the series. Its government leader is the Fire Daimyō. The Land of Fire was the first country to adopt a ninja village, Konohagakure, a custom other countries would soon adopt. The Land of Fire is appropriately oriented towards the element of fire, typically having very bright and warm weather. While not the physically largest country, it has the largest hidden village.The Land of Iron
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Main article: Land of Iron
The Land of Iron (鉄の国, Tetsu no Kuni) is an icy, snow-covered country. It is politically unusual in that it has remained neutral and never been involved in the ninja wars. In fact, the shinobi have a rule since long ago that they would not meddle with the land. Despite this, it is said to have an incredibly strong military which is manned by samurai, instead of ninja.The Land of Lightning
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Main article: Land of Lightning
The Land of Lightning (雷の国, Kaminari no Kuni) is located on a peninsula north-east of theLand of Fire and is one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries. Its government leader is theLightning Daimyō. In the centre of the country are vast mountain ranges, whose many thunderstorms are said to give the country its name. From these mountain ranges, many rivers flow to the sea, creating a very crooked coastline that displays an impressive oceanic beauty. There are many hot springs located within the country.The Land of Snow
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Main article: Land of Snow
The Land of Snow (雪の国, Yuki no Kuni) was the main focus of Naruto the Movie: Ninja Clash in the Land of Snow, in which it had been taken over by a tyrant, Dotō Kazahana, after he killed his brother and predecessor, Sōsetsu Kazahana.The Land of Sound
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Main article: Land of Sound
The Land of Sound (音の国, Oto no Kuni) is a neighbour country of the Land of Fire. It is a relatively new country in the political scene, though it has existed for some time under the name of the Land of Rice Fields (田の国, Ta no Kuni; English TV "Land of Rice Paddies"). According to the anime, Orochimaru conquered the country and convinced its daimyō to let him establish his own ninja village.[1]The Land of Water
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Main article: Land of Water
The Land of Water (水の国, Mizu no Kuni) is composed of many islands, with each having its own unique traditions. The country's weather is typically cool and the islands are usually covered by mist. The islands themselves also feature many lakes. In some places, like the area whereHaku grew up, it is very cold and snows quite a bit. The nation is oriented towards the element of water. Its government leader is the Water Daimyō.The Land of Wind
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Main article: Land of Wind
The Land of Wind (風の国, Kaze no Kuni) is one of the more prominent countries in the series. It is located to the south-west of the Land of Fire and borders the Land of Rivers andAmegakure. Its government leader is the Wind Daimyō. The country covers a vast realm, but that realm is largely composed of deserts. Because there is very little rainfall throughout the year, the people of the country live in villages built on one of the desert's many oases. Despite the country's extremely harsh environment, it has a large population. Although they have warred with each other in the past, the Land of Wind is on good terms with the Land of Fire, with a great deal of trade going on between the two countries.The Land of the Sky
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Main article: Land of the Sky
The Land of the Sky (空の国, Sora no Kuni) is a country featured in Naruto Shippūden 2: Bonds. It was formed by ninja from several countries that could mould their chakra into mist in order to fly. It is said that they fought in the Second Shinobi World War, and their hidden village was destroyed in the war by Konohagakure for challenging the Five Great Shinobi Countries, but the country itself survived. They apparently have quite the reputation as Tsunade was terrified that the descendants of the survivors, were attacking Konohagakure, which was devastated due to a powerful and unexpected air raid. Shinnō is a prominent member of this country.Minor Countries
Benisu Island, Bean Jam, Bears, Birds, Claws, Demons, Fangs, Forests, Honey, Hot Water, Keys, Mountains,Neck, Noodles, Rivers, Sand, Stone, Swamps, Tea, That, This, Valleys, Vegetables, Whirlpools, Woods,Moon, Sea, Rōran
Hidden Villages
Hidden Villages are parts of countries in which the country's ninja reside. Their leaders stand equally with the landlords ruling the countries they are a part of. A Hidden Village maintains its economy by training its citizens to be ninja from a young age and using them as manpower in various missions others would be willing to pay for, from weeding a garden for a single payment to receiving a constant budget from the country it resides in for being soldiers in case the country is involved in a war.
Amegakure
Main article: AmegakureAmegakure (雨隠れの里, Amegakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden by Rain") is a small, yet highly industrialised hidden village located in an unnamed country. Its architecture is composed of several metallic skyscrapers with rowed ducts connected to them and many power lines surrounding. As its name suggests, it rains almost constantly due to a storm above the village. All the water seemingly ends in a large lake that surrounds the village. A number of smaller villages also surround Amegakure.
Genjutsu Tree Village
Main article: Genjutsu Tree VillageThis unnamed village is hidden among special trees that produce a genjutsu-like effect, thus protecting the village from invaders. Naruto and Jiraiya came to the village to hone Naruto's genjutsu-repelling abilities. Villagers use Chilli Pepper Bombs to counter the genjutsu-like effects.
Getsugakure
Main article: GetsugakureGetsugakure (月隠れの里, Getsugakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden under the Moon") is a hidden village in the Land of the Moon. Two shinobi from this village briefly appear during the Chūnin Exams.
Hachō Village
Main article: Hachō VillageThe Hachō Village (ハチョウ村, Hachō-mura) is a village lying on the outskirts of the border of the Land of Fire. They are on very friendly terms with the Tonika Village. When the village was attacked by Kabuto Yakushi in his attempt to gain access to The Hole, the villagers that were able to survive all fled to this village and the Hachō Village later sent officers to help guard the ruined village.
Hoshigakure
Main article: HoshigakureHoshigakure (星隠れの里, Hoshigakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden Among Stars") was introduced during the Hoshigakure Arc. It is founded by the First Hoshikage two hundred years before the start of the series and is located in the Land of Bears. It is also one of the lesser-known shinobi villages in the Naruto universe.Hoshigakure was formed sometime after a strangemeteorite, which the inhabitants called the "star", struck its location two hundred years earlier.
Inaho Village
Main article: Inaho VillageThe Inaho Village (稲穂村, Inaho-mura; English TV "Rice Village") is the village that appears in Naruto: The Cross Roads.
Ishigakure
Main article: IshigakureIshigakure (石隠れの里, Ishigakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in Stones") is the hidden village of the country located between the Land of Earth and the Land of Wind.
Iwagakure
Main article: IwagakureIwagakure (岩隠れの里, Iwagakure no Sato; English TV "Hidden Stone Village"; Literally meaning "Village Hidden by Rocks") is the hidden village of the Land of Earth. As one of theFive Great Shinobi Countries, Iwagakure has a Kage as its leader known as the Tsuchikage, current being Ōnoki. Iwagakure is well-known for the rock-hard attitude of its shinobi; as soon as the Tsuchikage gives an order, the Iwa-nin do so without hesitation, even if it means death.[2]
Jōmae Village
Main article: Jōmae VillageThe Jōmae Village (錠前の里, Jōmae no Sato; Literally meaning "Lock Village") is an anime-only village located in the Land of Keys. This village's shinobi are experts in espionage in order to gain information for negotiations with larger, more powerful nations.
Kagerō Village
Main article: Kagerō VillageKagerō Village (陽炎の里, Kagerō no Sato; English TV "Heat Devil Village"; Literally meaning "Heat Haze Village"), introduced in the anime, was a small village located in the Land of Mountains.
Kirigakure
Main article: KirigakureKirigakure (霧隠れの里, Kirigakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden by Mist"), infamously known as the "Village of the Bloody Mist" (血霧の里, Chigiri no Sato), is the shinobi village located in the Land of Water. As one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries, Kirigakure has aKage as its leader known as the Mizukage. There have been five Mizukage, the current one being Mei Terumī. An unusually high number of missing-nin seem to originate from this village and as such a unique classification of ANBU known as hunter-nin are specifically tasked with eliminating these defectors.
Kisaragi Village
Main article: Kisaragi VillageThe Kisaragi Village (如月の里, Kisaragi no Sato) is the village that appears in Naruto: Uzumaki Chronicles 2. It is south of Konohagakure and was the subject of attacks by bandits in league with the Shirogane clan in their search for the spirit orbs.
Konohagakure
Main article: KonohagakureKonohagakure (木ノ葉隠れの里, Konohagakure no Sato; English TV "Village Hidden in the Leaves" or "Hidden Leaf Village"; Literally meaning "Village Hidden by Tree Leaves") is the hidden village of the Land of Fire and was founded by the First Hokage and Madara Uchiha. As the village of one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries, Konohagakure has a Kage as its leader known as theHokage, who resides in the Hokage Residence. There have been five official Hokage, the most recent being Tsunade. On a mountain overlooking the village from the north exists the Hokage Monumentwhich has the faces of all those who have taken the office of Hokage engraved on it.
Kumogakure
Main article: KumogakureKumogakure (雲隠れの里, Kumogakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden by Clouds") is the hidden village of the Land of Lightning and was founded by the First Raikage. As one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries, Kumogakure has a Kage as its leader known as the Raikage. Thus far there have been four Raikage, the most recent being A. The village is located in a range of tall mountains, and is literally hidden in the clouds. The Raikage works in a large blue structure built into the tallest mountain.
Kusagakure
Main article: KusagakureKusagakure (草隠れの里, Kusagakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in the Grass") is located in a thus far unnamed country. Because it had genin participating in the Chūnin Exams organised by Konohagakure, it can be assumed the two villages are allied.
Mount Myōboku
Main article: Mount MyōbokuMount Myōboku (妙木山, Myōbokuzan; Literally meaning "Mysterious/Exquisite Tree Mountain"), also known as the "Mountain of Bewilderment" (迷いの山, Mayoi no Yama),[3] is a sacred place of the land of toads, the place where all the toads that Naruto, Minato and Jiraiya havesummoned live. It is home for huge and small toads alike. Mount Myōboku is a rich and beautiful land, whose ultimate authority seems to be the Great Toad Sage. Shima and Fukasaku are both elders and sages, and they seem to have an even higher authority than Gamabunta himself.
Moyagakure
Main article: MoyagakureMoyagakure (モヤ隠れの里, Moyagakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in the Haze") is located in an unnamed country. This hidden village is briefly mentioned in episode 101. The Moya Triadoriginated from this briefly mentioned village. The forehead protector is etched with a wave of haze with a figure similar to that of a question mark, as seen on Aniki's personnel.
Nadeshiko Village
Main article: Nadeshiko VillageThe Nadeshiko Village (撫子の里, Nadeshiko no Sato) is located near the Land of Water. The families of this village are organised through matrilineality. Women from this village must venture outside to find men strong enough to defeat them, resulting in them being taken to the village to marry the kunoichi they defeated.
Otogakure
Main article: OtogakureOtogakure (音隠れの里, Otogakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden by Sound") was the personal hidden village of Orochimaru, which was founded for the express purpose of collecting ninja for his experiments and his quest to learn all techniques.
Shimogakure
Main article: ShimogakureShimogakure (霜隠れの里, Shimogakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in Frost") is the hidden village located in the Land of Frost.
Sugi Village
Main article: Sugi VillageSugi Village (杉の里, Sugi no Sato; Literally meaning "Cedar Village") is an anime-only ninja village, in an unspecified country.
Sunagakure
Main article: SunagakureSunagakure (砂隠れの里, Sunagakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden by Sand") is the hidden village of the Land of Wind and was founded by the First Kazekage. As one of theFive Great Shinobi Countries, Sunagakure has a Kage as its leader known as the Kazekage, who resides in a spherical structure in the centre of the village. There have been five Kazekage, the most recent being Gaara.The Puppet Technique, and from their performance in the Fourth Shinobi World War, theCloth Binding Technique seem to be common techniques among Sunagakure ninja. Shinobi from this village believe that the accomplishment of a mission predominates the lives of the ninja trying to accomplish it. As such, they are known to be ruthless in battle, meaning to them that failure is not an option. Should failure seem inevitable, a Suna shinobi would almost surely try to make a success of their mission in some way or another as seen when Kankurō secretly retrieved from a piece of Sasori's clothing as a means to track Akatsuki to their hideout. Most shinobi from this village seem to have an affinity for Wind Release.
Takigakure
Main article: TakigakureTakigakure (滝隠れの里, Takigakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden by a Waterfall") is a village located in an unnamed country. In terms of the village's appearance, Takigakure seems to be based on mostly Southeast Asian aesthetics. Their current leader is Shibuki.
Takumi Village
Main article: Takumi VillageTakumi Village (匠の里, Takumi no Sato; Literally meaning "Village of Artisans") is an anime-only village that resides in the Land of Rivers. It was founded approximately one hundred years ago by a man named Seimei. Takumi is known for its skills in making weaponry, many of which are sold to the ninja villages of the world.
Tanigakure
Main article: TanigakureTanigakure (谷隠れの里, Tanigakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in Valleys") is the hidden village of the Land of Rivers.
Tonika Village
Main article: Tonika VillageThe Tonika Village (トニカ村, Tonika-mura) is a village located on the outskirts of the border of the Land of Fire. It is also where The Hole is located. The village was destroyed during Kabuto Yakushi's invasion which was geared towards acquiring The Hole to conduct his experiments. During the invasion the villagers bravely attempted to defend their home but they were overwhelmed by their opposition's power.
Tsuchigumo Village
Main article: Tsuchigumo VillageThe Tsuchigumo village is the village of the Tsuchigumo clan. It is led by the Tsuchigumo chief. This village is composed of the members of the Tsuchigumo clan who refused to follow En no Gyōja to Mount Katsuragi, and consequently denied the Tsuchigumo clan kinjutsu. They were made into pawns by theMagaki Group, who sought the kinjutsu.
Tsukigakure
Main article: TsukigakureTsukigakure (月隠れの里, Tsukigakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden under the Moon"; also known as "Hidden Moon Village") is a hidden village which featured in Naruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3. As it is not one of the Great Five Ninja Villages, it does not have a Kage. Instead, they have a village head. The current chief is Tsukino, who recently succeeded her father after he died. They have a hereditary system and so positions are passed down to the next generation.
Uzushiogakure
Main article: UzushiogakureUzushiogakure (渦潮隠れの里, Uzushiogakure no Sato; English TV "Hidden Eddy Village"; Literally meaning "Village Hidden by Whirling Tides") was the shinobi village of the Land of Whirlpools. Its ninja were renowned for their fūinjutsu to the point that it led to its destruction in war. Those who survived the village's destruction scattered across the globe to seek refuge.[4]
Yugakure
Main article: YugakureYugakure (湯隠れの里, Yugakure no Sato; Literally Meaning "Village Hidden in Hot Water") is the village that the Akatsuki member Hidan originated from. It lies in Land of Hot Water.
Yukigakure
Main article: YukigakureYukigakure (雪隠れの里, Yukigakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden Among Snow") is located in the Land of Snow, and is featured in the first Naruto movie. Its ninja apparently specialise in manipulating pre-existing ice, typically in the forms of various animals.
Yumegakure
Main article: YumegakureYumegakure (夢隠れの里, Yumegakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden Among Dreams") is a small village that appears in Naruto Shippūden: Kizuna Drive. It is located in a deep forest of a tiny country, near the border of the Land of Fire and is led by Enzo Tenro.
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