Anime Information : Naruto Countries #015 Land of Lightning (Personal Info)

The Land of Lightning (雷の国, Kaminari no Kuni) is located on a peninsula north-east of the Land of Fireand is one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries. Its government leader is the Lightning 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.

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1. Kumogakure
2. Valley of Clouds and Lightning
3. Island Turtle
4. Trivia
5. References

Kumogakure

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.

Valley of Clouds and Lightning

Main article: Valley of Clouds and LightningLocated somewhere within the Land of Lightning's many mountain ranges is a valley called the Valley of Clouds and Lightning (雲雷峡, Unraikyō).^[1] It's a water-filled valley covered in clouds or fog. Within this valley is a dark cavern where Killer B, the jinchūriki of the Eight-Tails, trains.

Island Turtle

Main article: Island TurtleIn the Land of Lightning, there is a gigantic and ancient turtle that Kumogakure has cared for since its founding. It serves as a training ground for the Kumo ninja, and is described as a moving fortress. Its size is so great that it can host other large animals as well as other natural and man-made structures. It is considered to be the equivalent of Konoha's Forest of Death.

Trivia

The building.

• In the anime, A meets with the Lightning Daimyō in a suspended building, similar to the Raikage's office, to inform him of the upcoming war, and to ask his consent to form the Allied Shinobi Forces.

References

1. ↑ Naruto chapter 408, page 5