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konohagakure,
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Konohagakure (Village Hidden in the Leaves or Hidden Leaf Village) is considered the first metropolitan area in the Land of Fire. Most stores are 24-hour businesses and, due to the building of condos capable of housing hundreds of people, it has became a popular destination for immigrants. Its population has, as a result, become prominently non-shinobi, and the village’s firm stance on peace and unity has led to serious cuts to its military budget.
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Konoha is home to the famed Hokage Rock, a massive effigy stretching across a mountain face showcasing all its kage throughout history. The village itself has extended beyond the rock and installed the Thunder Rail throughout for ease of transport. As a result of these modernizations, Konoha can be considered more a city than a village.
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THE SENJU CLAN
Senju Clan members are observers of the Will of Fire and trained in
ninjutsu,
taijutsu, and
genjutsu to become all-rounders in combat, thus earning their name "Senju" in reference to their being "the clan with a thousand skills". Members of the Senju Clan inherit powerful life force and chakra, and some are able to manifest it into the
Wood Release kekkei genkai.[break][break]
THE UCHIHA CLAN
Reputed to be the village's strongest clan because of their mastery of the
dōjutsu kekkei genkai Sharingan, natural battle prowess, and mastery over Fire Release. After co-founding Konohagakure many years ago with the Senju Clan, they have grown isolated from village affairs. Very few Uchiha survive into the present day.[break][break]
THE SARUTOBI CLAN
Members of the Sarutobi Clan are devout observers of the Will of Fire, and are famed for their exceptional willpower and strength. They are also masters of the Fire Release nature transformation, with some able to use
hiden ninjutsu involving it as a result.[break][break]
THE UZUMAKI CLAN
The Uzumaki Clan shares distant blood relations with the Senju Clan. They possess incredibly strong life-forces, granting them long lifespans and a slow ageing process. They are able to recover from even grave injuries very quickly. Some members possess a unique form of chakra with special properties that allow them to
create adamantine chains made from their own chakra. Many members of the Uzumaki Clan are
masters of fūinjutsu.[break][break]
THE HYŪGA CLAN
A powerful clan with a storied history. All members born into the Hyūga clan possess the
dōjutsu kekkei genkai Byakugan. They are trained extensively to use this with
taijutsu, exploiting their ability to see the chakra circulatory systems of their foes, and are also able to expel chakra from the
tenketsu in their bodies.[break][break]
THE NARA CLAN
Members of the Nara Clan are known for tending deer and their ability to
manipulate shadows through Yin Release. Many of their members are highly intelligent and extremely efficient strategists, and as a result are relied on to hold important political and military positions within the village.[break][break]
THE INUZUKA CLAN
Known for their use of
ninken (ninja dogs) as fighting companions, members of the Inuzuka Clan are easily identified by the red markings on their faces. Each member is given a canine partner and fight using
unique cooperation ninjutsu that grant them
canine-based abilities such as heightened senses, enhanced speed, boosted strength, and great agility.[break][break]
THE ABURAME CLAN
At birth, members of the Aburame Clan are offered to special breeds of insects as a nest, forming a symbiotic bond between them. These insects are then used in unique
insect-based ninjutsu techniques without the use of hand seals or chakra conversion. These insects can be used in and out of combat for various tasks.[break][break]
THE AKIMICHI CLAN
Members of the Akimichi Clan utilize unique techniques that revolve around
manipulation of their body weight and size through Yang Release. They possess great physical strength and bulk, and are able to quickly convert calories into chakra, which they use in many
hiden techniques. As a result, they have high chakra levels, which they maintain through eating often and in large quantities.
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THE YAMANAKA CLAN
This clan specializes in mind-related techniques, as well as own and run a flower shop in Konohagakure. Members also traditionally lead the Konoha Barrier Team. They are experts in espionage, interrogation, and intelligence gathering, which they excel at due to their exceptional sensory abilities and mind control techniques.
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SPECIAL ORGANIZATION: THE TWELVE GUARDIAN NINJA
The Twelve Guardian Ninja are a group of skilled ninjas tasked with the security of the Land of Fire’s
daimyō,
even at the cost of their own lives. Membership is indicated by a waist cloth they wear, marked with the
kanji for “fire” (火). Their abilities grant them great infamy, and each member has a massive bounty on their heads.
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sunagakure,
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Sunagakure (Village Hidden by Sand) has faced economic hardships in the past century, making it the village with the lowest income among the five great villages. The scarcity of natural resources since the start of the new shinobi era within the desert region has become limited, disabling the village's ability to generate substantial wealth. Additionally, the destruction caused by past conflicts hampered Suna's efforts to rebuild and develop its economy, as a majority of the village is literally buried under the sand.
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The village's small size compared to the other major villages is a consequence of the limited resources available amidst the vast expanses of sand. However, Suna has found a niche in the market by capitalizing on its expertise in herb cultivation and medicinal products. With a deep understanding of desert flora and their healing properties, Sunagakure has thrived by selling herbs, potions, and other medicinal goods. This specialization has allowed the village to sustain itself and establish a reputation for its expertise in the field of herbal medicine.[break][break]
Sunagakure is comprised of small ninja families as opposed to clans.
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THE SUNASHIGE FAMILY
Members of this family have produced many
kage throughout the years, leading to them holding the highest influence and authority within the village. They are masters of Wind Release, and may also inherit the
Magnet Release kekkei genkai, allowing them to manipulate large quantities of mineral substances to blanket the battlefield and overwhelm opponents. The most skilled members of this family are able to produce and control
iron sand, a Magnet Release technique derived from the One-Tailed Beast.[break][break]
SPECIAL ORGANIZATION: THE PUPPET BRIGADE
Suna is famed for pioneering and mastering
puppet techniques, and members of the village’s famed Puppet Brigade is comprised of its most elite puppeteers, whose combat prowess in tandem with their puppets is an art in itself. It is rumoured that some puppets utilized by the Puppet Brigade are crafted from the remains of humans— a result of forbidden experimentations.
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kirigakure,
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Kirigakure (Village Hidden in the Mist or Village Hidden by Mist) has a tumultuous history marked by strife and bloodshed. Over the past century, the village acquired the moniker of the Bloody Mist (Chigiri) due to the alarming amount of criminal activity, illegal operations, and loss of life within its borders. Kirigakure has long been plagued by internal conflicts and civil wars, often fueled by deep-rooted rivalries between various clans. The village has become notorious for its deadly nature, as shinobi from different factions clash, seeking power and dominance. The mist that envelops Kirigakure serves as an eerie metaphor for the obscured truths and lurking danger that permeate the village, casting a shadow over its history and reputation.
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Amidst the chaos and darkness, Kirigakure has become a thriving hub for the black market, where illicit activities and trade flourish. The village's turbulent environment has given rise to a network of underground operations and criminal enterprises. The black market of Kirigakure offers a variety of forbidden goods and services, attracting individuals seeking power, rare artifacts, and dangerous weaponry.
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THE KAGUYA CLAN
Among the most aggressive and vocal of the clans within the Bloody Mist, the Kaguya Clan are comprised of shinobi trained in savage battle tactics and traditional values. A select few members have inherited an uncanny ability to
manipulate their own bone structure to weaponize in battle— this
kekkei genkai is so effective in physical combat that many have taken to calling it the “ultimate taijutsu ability”.[break][break]
THE YUKI CLAN
Among the most persecuted clans in Kirigakure history, the Yuki Clan are powerful
ninjutsu users whose persecution is a result of fear towards their efficacy during war. While they generally keep to themselves, they are not above defending themselves with lethal force. Its members continue to be born with the rare
Ice Release kekkei genkai.[break][break]
THE HŌZUKI CLAN
The youngest of Kirigakure’s clans, Hōzuki Clan members possess the ability to turn their bodies into a liquid state using a unique
Hydrification Technique. They are however required to stay hydrated at all times, and carry water with them constantly. They are known to have produced several gifted swordsmen.[break][break]
SPECIAL ORGANIZATION: THE SEVEN NINJA SWORDSMEN
An elite organization consisting of only the greatest blade-wielding shinobi of their generation that Kirigakure can produce. There can only be seven members at a time, hence the name. Each member wields a mystical blade with fantastical properties— rumored to collectively be able to bring down an entire nation.
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kumogakure,
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Kumogakure (Hidden Cloud Village or Village Hidden by Clouds) is located in a range of tall mountains within the Land of Lightning. Their buildings are built into the faces of and around grand mountains literally hidden in the clouds. The village is still rather rustic in comparison to Konoha or Kiri, but they work closely together with other shinobi villages all the same.
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Kumogakure is famed for its emphasis on strength, consolidating military power when and wherever they can— reportedly to discourage conflict rather than attract it. Its people, owing to a life at high altitudes, are famed for their unnaturally high stamina reserves.
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THE CHINOIKE CLAN
Recently resettled in Kumogakure, the Chinoike Clan was once banished to the Valley of Hell by the Uchiha Clan and, out of internal strife, nearly wiped themselves out entirely. Today, they are still small in number, but their mastery over their
Ketsuryūgan— a
dōjutsu kekkei genkai that allows them to perform powerful genjutsu and manipulate blood or water with high iron content by imbuing it with their chakra— make them a valuable asset to the village.[break][break]
SPECIAL ORGANIZATION: KINKAKU FORCE
A special team comprised of no less than twenty highly skilled shinobi from Kumogakure, often tasked with tracking and retrieval missions too difficult for regular shinobi to handle. Their group was so named after the long-deceased Kinkaku, an unscrupulous but nevertheless exceptionally powerful shinobi of his time. While the man himself is now considered a disgrace to Kumogakure, the task force bearing his namesake lives on.
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iwagakure,
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Iwagakure (Hidden Stone Village or Village Hidden by Rocks) is the hidden village of the Land of Earth. Uniquely separated into two distinct locations: an ‘Old City’ heavily ravaged by war and largely abandoned, and a ‘new village’ on the outskirts of the old, reinforced by a dome-like wall of stone.
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The area surrounding Iwagakure is littered with rocky mountain ranges, providing a natural stronghold that its villagers continue to be proud of. Many Iwa ninjas use Earth Release techniques, and the village itself is well-known for the rock-hard attitude of its shinobi. As soon as their leader gives an order, Iwa-nin follow without hesitation, even if the result is death.
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THE KAMIZURU CLAN
A clan of
bee, wasp, and hornet ninjutsu technique users well-known throughout the Land of Earth; there are even claims that the First Tsuchikage was a member of the Kamizuru clan— although this has not been verified. They were once thoroughly trounced by Konoha’s Aburame Clan, and it has taken a long time for them to rebuild their reputation. As such, bad blood between the clans run deep to this day.[break][break]
SPECIAL ORGANIZATION: THE EXPLOSION CORPS
An elite organization comprised of Iwagakure shinobi— most of which are capable of using the
Explosion Release kekkei genkai. The Explosion Corps is headed by a single, powerful leader, but all its members demonstrate great knowledge about
ninjutsu.
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amegakure,
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Amegakure (Village Hidden in Rain or Village Hidden by the Rain) is a small but highly industrialized hidden village that rains almost constantly, resulting in the water pooling into a large lake surrounding the village. The rain is a natural cover that similarly allows clandestine activities to take place unnoticed.
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Ame shinobi are said to be notoriously short tempered, while their village trains them to their full potential. They are frequently hired for assassination missions, an area of expertise prized by many countries. Shinobi from this village also commonly wear rebreathers, and have a natural talent for genjutsu.
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THE HATTORI CLAN
A ruthless clan of assassins who, attempting to replicate a member of their clan from history, implant the venom sacs from black salamanders found around the village within young members of their clan in hopes of creating a
venomous ninja with venom-laced breath and immune to toxins. The dangerous procedure kills a majority of their subjects, but few successes have been reported. Even without the aid of this salamander's venom sac, members of the Hattori Clan are proficient assassins with a wide range of mastery over various weapons and techniques.
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[attr="class","nintales-title"]missing-nin,
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Missing-Nin are runaway shinobi who abandon their village with no intention of returning. They are criminals for abandoning their duties, if not for some other incident which led to their defection in the first place. They are listed in their respective villages’ Bingo Books to be killed on-sight, and Kirigakure’s hunter-nin are specifically assigned to eliminate these missing ninja with extreme prejudice.
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There have been an increase of missing-nin activities across the continent due to shinobi leaving their villages— having seen the rapid modernization of their homes as a threat to their original way of life. They have become more ruthless, and efforts to hunt them down have increased significantly in a joint collaboration between villages.
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the
samurai,
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[attr="class","nintales-body"]
Samurai are a military power similar to shinobi (though not nearly as widespread). Only the Land of Iron continues to employ samurai, with all other countries having since opted to use shinobi. All samurai don plated armor and are practiced sword users, into which they channel their chakra, allowing them to extend the reach of their blades and alter their shape. Samurai are all taught Iaidō— a quick-drawing technique that allows them to attack opposing shinobi before hand seals for ninjutsu can be performed.
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Rogue samurai who wander the lands, having abandoned the Land of Iron, do exist but are small in number. Functioning much like the Missing-Nin, they are considered criminals and hunted.
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the
ōtsutsuki clan,
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An ancient clan of humanoid creatures known as celestial beings and also described as aliens. They were once revered as equivalent to gods, but are in fact a parasitic species that traverse the cosmos in order to carry out the Ōtsutsuki Will— a doctrine which dictates that clan members must consume the life energy and genetic material of other worlds in order to continuously evolve, with the ultimate goal of attaining godhood.
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The Ōtsutsuki Clan has left a lasting influence on the human population, starting the history of the shinobi. Today, nine remnants of the clan continue their machinations from the shadows.