Tsukigakure

Tsukigakure ( 月隠れの里 , Tsukigakure no Sato , English: Hidden Moon Village, literally meaning: Village Hidden under the Moon) is a hidden village led by Tsukino , who succeeded her father after he died. They have a hereditary system and so positions are passed down to the next generation.

It is a custom for the people of Tsukigakure to always give strangers and newcomers warm welcomes, because of an ancient legend of the village.

## Legend [ ]

"In a time of war, a wanderer from afar did happen upon the Tsukigakure. Great were the trials he endured to drive off the destruction that placed the moon in such peril. He had a noble heart and a spirit bound by none. So was revealed our heroic saviour. His name rang with the pureness of his soul. Like unto a gentle breeze."

## Trivia [ ]

- Two shinobi from this village briefly appear during the Chūnin Exams as participants. Two more appear as spectators during the third stage.
- In the manga, the village's symbol is shown facing both left and right on the Tsukigakure hitai-ate.

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