Post by Naruto Story on Jan 21, 2017 18:04:14 GMT
Country Background:
The Fire country is marked by forests, helping to give rise to its ninja village "hiding in its leaves". The Fire Country is one of the largest ninja countries in the Naruto world, sharing borders with more countries than any other. It borders Grass, Rain, Waterfall, Sound, River, Tea and several unnamed countries. The Fire Country is home to many cities, including Konohagakue no Sato, Tanzaku Gai, Otafuku Gai, Otakame Sato and Tokkuriji.
Village Background:
Hidden Leaf is one of the most powerful ninja villages in the world. The village was founded approximately ?? years ago when several ninja clans came together. These included the Senju Clan of the Forest, and the Uchiha Clan. In the beginning the gathered group was essentially a ninja unit; establishing the village infrastructure. By the end of the first Shinobi War, Konoha had grown and its citizenship diversified. Konoha has a strong tradition of protecting its own. The villages First Hokage gave his life by defending the village against the Kyuubi. Later on the Second Hokage would also give his life in battle protecting the village against the KazeKage. Over the years Konoha has gone to war with many of its neighboring countries, but new ties of alliance have been forged in recent years. Currently Konoha is allied with fellow Great Shinobi Country Iwigakure no Sato, and lower shinobi countries Grass, Rain and Waterfall.
Leadership
Country Leader:
The current leader of the Fire Country is a daimyo. The Daimyou is charged with selecting the ninja who will become Hokage. After the Daimyou has made his selection, a council of Leaf Jounin will vote on the choice. His wife uses the services of Konoha to do such tasks as finding her lost cat. The daimyou is protected by the elite Two Guardians.
Village Leader:
As the Death to the Second Hokage the village is under administration till further notice, the Shinobi Counsel have full control over the village.
Notable Events
Kyuubi Attack: War of the Tailed Beasts
A beast of horror and myth who could level forests with his tails, the nine-tailed fox demon attacked Hidden Leaf. The demon had the power to level forests with its tails and the village ninja fought a losing battle to try and stop its fury. It took the sacrifice of the First Hokage to stop the beast's rampage and help imprison it within the newborn baby.
Notable Places
Administration Building:
This is the main Konoha administration building. The Hokage has offices here. The building has meeting rooms for the ninja and for the Hokage's personal advisors. It is located below the Hokage rock face monument.
Dango Shop:
Specializing in serving dango (sweet dumplings) this shop was visited by Itachi and Kisame when they came to Konoha looking for Naruto.
Konoha Military Police Corps Headqurters:
Originally founded by the ancestors of the Uchiha clan, the Konoha Military Police Corps are responsible for maintaining city peace and law enforcement.
Bookstore:
This local bookstore is one of Naruto's favorite places to sneak into to further his study of the female form.
Hokage Mountain:
Commemorating all Hokage who have served the village, the Hokage mountain memorial bears the faces of past and current Hokage
Tanzaku Gai:
Tanzaku Gai is the location of the historic Tanzaku castle. Watching over the city, the city itself was left untouched.
Shuumatsu no Tani (Valley of the End):
A vast statuary waterfall marking the border between the Fire Country and the Rice Field Country, the Valley marked a landmark where the story of two shinobi fought great battle in the past. It is said the destruction was so great it tore the earth asunder, creating the very valley.
Fire Temple:
This temple is home to specially trained monks.
Hokage Memorial:
This large fire monument is a memorial to the previous Hokage. It is unknown whether the monument was dedicated specifically to the Third Hokage, or whether it is meant to provide a more accessible memorial than the general Hokage mountain monument. This memorial overlooks the graves of other ninja who fell in battle.
Otafuku Gai (Homely Woman Town):
Located approximately 12 kilometers from Konoha is Otafuku City, home of the Fun Fun Street kanrakugai (pleasure quarter). It is marked by many hotels and entertainment venues.
Norishio Port
Located miles below Keishi the capital of Hi No Kuni is a large Port where the nation does all of its imports and exports dealing with the land of fire. This port also deals with renting out ships for citizens to sail to other lands.