Iwagakure

**Iwagakure** (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 the village of one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries, Iwagakure has a Kage as its leader known as the Tsuchikage, of which there have been four in its history. The rocky mountain ranges that surround the village provide a natural stronghold that it is very proud of.

The village's infrastructure is built from much of the surrounding rock and stone, shaped into tower-like structures that are inter-connected by a network of bridges. The Tsuchikage's residence seems to be the tallest structure with a cone-shaped roof and bears the kanji for "Earth" (土, *Tsuchi*) on it.

## Kage Of The Village

**First Tsuchikage** - Goda, Teruko

**Second Tsuchikage** - Noya, Hana

**Third Tsuchikage** - Kenji, Ibuki

**Fourth Tsuchikage** - Bovem, Ferrum

## Background and History

Iwagakure(Iwagakure no Sato; Village Hidden by Rocks) is the hidden village of the Land of Earth. It has had four Kages in its history going by the title of Tsuchikage. The village is surrounded by rocky mountains that provide a natural stronghold. The village is built from much of the surrounding rocks and stone connected by a network of bridges.

#### History

Goda Teruko was born in a nomadic group never setting foot on a land for longer than few days. Constant desire to have a more permanent home made her form one in the rocky mountains of the Land of Earth. As the First Tsuchikage she offered home to many nomadic people seeking what she once had sought after as well. That sentiment not necessarily being for humans only.

She led Iwagakure with firm but fair hand intent in protecting her home and its residents no matter the cost. She worked hard in teaching her ideals to everyone in the village which may or may not have transferred to generations after. After her death the one taking her place was Noya Hana, an intelligent but fierce woman.

While carrying the previous Tsuchikage's will, she continued to protect the village and its residents while also trying to improve on the livelihood of people. She industrialized the village bringing wealth to her people. She worked on improving the village until the day she died hoping the one who inherits her place will continue the will she and previous Tsuchikage had.

She was replaced by Ibuki Kenji, a proud man whose rule was short lived as his pride brought him early death from the hands of the Son Gokū who he attacked under prepared and recklessly.

#### The Tailed Beast War

As having not one but two Jinchūrikis, Iwagakure was intent in defending them from the Kumogakure and their allies Kirigakure when they attacked. The siege on Iwagakure lasted for about three weeks, and despite the help from Konohagakure they tasted defeat. Infiltrated in the middle of the night, the Four-Tailed and Five-Tailed beast Jinchūrikis were no longer in possession of Iwagakure.

Not taking their defeat lightly, Iwa together with Konoha decided on the counter attack, their target being Kumo encampment along the border of The Land of Rain. Striking in the dead of night they defeated Kumo forces and claimed victory that paved the way to forming an alliance with other villages.

#### Post-War

The Treaty of Boiling Water marked the new time for Iwagakure which boasted its economy power. However not everything was always peaceful which resulted in the release of one of the Tailed Beasts, Son Gokū. Intent on fixing that mistake the proud Third Tsuchikage led a group made of three Genin and his advisor Jinchuriki of Kokuō, to capture the Tailed Beast. Significantly overpowered, Tsuchikage and his advisor were struck down with Tsuchikage dying instantly. The surviving Genin took the nearly dead Jinchūriki and dead Tsuchikage home, which prompted the war hero Ferrum Bovem to take upon himself to resolve the problem and bring new era to Iwagakure.

## Nearby locations

Rocky Mountains

Rocky Forest

Rocky Lake

Rocky Pond

Rocky Camp

## Clans/Families

Kamizuru Clan

Miwa Clan

Akimichi Clan

Aburame Clan