Kirigakure

**Kirigaure no Sato** *(Village Hidden in the Mist)* is one of the great five shinobi villages, with this one being within the Land of Water. While in the past, their village was known for producing quality shinobi in large quantities, as well as being home to the legendary Seven Swords, their numbers have waned. While their history is not as bleak in the beginning stages, they show to be a source of great shinobi, even with fewer numbers today.

## History

### **The Time Before Shinobi**

Not much is known on the military force of Kirigakure or what they were known for during Beginion (Being the name of the period before shinobi villages at the time). At best, Kirigakure was a small town that probably did not see much fighting. Speculations occured that most of the clans from the old kingdoms, like Alexandria and Ten'ou had migrated there, allowing for the Kaguya and Hozuki families to be present at the formation of the village at the current time.

However, near the end of the reign of such kingdoms, villages like Konohagakure, and Kumogakure were made known to the world to replace such kingdoms as shinobi villages.

### **The Village of Kirigakure**

Kirigakure was known for being present among other great nations at the start of the Gezo war, and was one of the willing contributors to help against such threats. With their third Mizukage being a Senzaemon by the name of Shigekuni who performed unimaginable feats with the regards of Taijutsu, the village became one of the first that was overrun with people in such professions. With Noble Families like the Baron and Willis Family by their side, the economic standing of the village proved to be number one, and continued such lengths.

Shinobi like Vein; wielder of the Rinnegan, Mashiro; the Successor of Shigekuni, Jabare Bomani; now a king of Nohria -A foreign nation-, and Volk; former Kaguya Clan leader.

It was during the time of Torishima's appearance, led by the man known as Hakujou, Oda that things had changed for them. Their village was invited and trapped within the island, with the ideals of the Hakujou being questioned and a quick fight being done. Needless to say, Oda had been killed and tossed into the water, with his body sinking into the depths of the ocean, and later having gone missing.

### **The Antagonism of Sunagakure**

While Sunagakure has been a threat to Kirigakure, the first known time was when the Kazekage at the time named Ginto approached and challenged Shigekuni to a duel. Little did the shinobi of Kirigakure knew was how weak the former kage was compared to the latter, and the duel had started off one sided. With the assurance of their kage's safety being high, they were caught off guard to hear that Sunagakure's Jounin Commander had assassinated Shigekuni during the duel, leaving Kirigakure in an downwards spiral.

While war was impending, they had sent scouts and had seeked the help of Konohagakure -whom was also in the same predicament with Sunagakure's Jounin Commander being linked to their Hokage's death-, but upon their scouts first attempt at seeing the defenses of Sunagakure, they were almost killed by the amount of elemental shinobi they had gained. Sunagakure's defenses proved to be impenetrable at all angles with sensory shinobi, and were even greater with the amount of long ranged fighters they had.

However as years had gone by, threats of the Gezo had been inquired. Squabbles between the kage's deaths had to be squashed in order for a meeting to be made to handle the impending threat that would soon fall upon the Shinobi World, and more. Mashiro -The Fourth Mizukage- had attended this meeting at the behest of being the new interim kage. During this summit, the Kazekage -unsurprisingly enough- was found out to be making plans to deal with the Gezo and become one of their allies during the upcoming war.

He was later killed with the help of the Torikage's Wood Release ability and the current Hokage -Shou Senzo- as well. Following his death, Suna had become a quiet nation, while Kirigakure and Konohagakure was grateful for his death, knowing that their antagonism was only partially avenged.

### **The Gezo War**

Not much is known during the war aside from Kirigakure, Torishima, Konohagakure and Sunagakure taking part of the war. With Kirigakure gaining an alliance with Torishima after the Torikage's hand in the death of the Kazekage, as well as Konohagakure's agreement in an alliance for the same reason. Wars with humans that were aiding the gezo came to play, but were swiftly dealt with, especially the prominent Hoshidan Empire that was once run by the Yatogari Clan. They were now being taken down with the help of the Astraea Clan, in order for shift in the tide of war. While the ending of the war was unheard of, it was led to believe that Mashiro and Volk were both killed, with the latter dying from his own foolishness and the former being poisoned by someone out of malice.

Following their deaths, new clans had entered the village of Kirigakure. Konohagakure being annihilated per the result of the war, had clans like the Uchiha, Senju, and Senzo Clans joining Kirigakure. It was also said that the Hakujou Family -A family known for their medical efforts- had joined the village.

It was clear that by the end of the Gezo war, Kirigakure was set for a golden age in their sheer numbers alone.

### **Enter A New Generation**

Kirigakure was still in factor of gaining a new Mizukage upon the death of the fourth, and with most of their experienced shinobi being dead, they had no choice but to choose a young shinobi to become the leader of the village. Nobunaga Hakujou was the fifth Mizukage at the age of eighteen and with him came a series of new shinobi. The downfall of the Kaguya became a lot more prevalent in this age, as they were not in the scene as much as they were before the Gezo War, and no one from the current generation of shinobi knew a thing about the Gezo, nor what to expect as they had not become a threat nor talked about in the village. The suspicions were not there, as it seemed the entire war had been wiped from history.

The Uchiha were split off from themseves with branches of them stemming from Kirigakure and Kumogakure, same with the Senju Clan and their side branch, the Senzo in the same regard. There were several known figures during this time within the village that had garnered the attention of others throughout other villages. Individuals like Shinoru Senzo, Midori Nichiyo, Kuchiki Ryokugan, Jyul Za'hard, Lock Senju, and many more had been known throughout village as their practice within the seven swords were something that was heard of. Along with the Baron Family's heir Cecilia Baron having made the clothing industry and owning thousands of clothing shops within multiple villages.

The village was also known for their massacare of the Hoshigaki under the Hakujou's leadership.

Their claim for the seven swords came upon the first meeting between Kumogakure, Kirigakure and Sunagakure, with the former and latter having claim upon the Kiba Blades and the Nuibari. Kirigakure had taken both from the two villages in exchange for favors that the village could support. However, there was something that Sunagakure and Kirigakure had in common, and that was the death of a zombified shinobi that had been a problem for Kirigakure before. Nobunaga's father, Oda Hakujou.

### **Sunagakure and Kirigakure fight side-by-side**

The Kazekage -whom was said to be Kirisaki Shirogane- led this hunt for the deceased Hakujou, along with Shinoru, Midori, Lock, and many more from Kirigakure's side along with Kojiro Himura, and the Kazekage's Son. During this hunt, casualties were kept to a minimum, but the loss that was gained was to Sunagakure's own folly, as Kirisaki was given a major blow by the Ghoul which instantly killed her. It was because of this sacrifice that the rest of the shinobi were able to gain the desired opening they had needed in order to destroy the corpse of Oda and end his reign of terror.

However, what was not planned on was the fact that Nobunaga did not lift a finger, and had his own village perform the killing blow. No one had garnered to question it. Kirigakure had believed they were killing a rogue Mizukage, that was Nobunaga's father, at least that was how the story was told.

### **Sunagakure's Assistance**

Kirigakure sent shinobi in order to help Sunagakure with a demon problem, as per the agreement that the villages had gained from the meeting with the late Kazekage. It led to many injured, but they had managed to defeat the threat, with some of Kirigakure's shinobi -like Shinoru- passing out during the fight. While the demon problem was one of the easier things dealt with, what no one expected was a Jinchuuriki rampage. Sunagakure's Fourth Tail Jinchuuriki was going haywire with each tail she had possessed and had inquired that they could handle it on their own.

Lock Senju -being a wielder of the Kiba Blades and known for his proficiency in lightning- had ran into the fray and had brutally killed the Jinchuuriki , whom at the time was Kojiro's lover, before she could harm anyone else in her frenzied state. Enraged, the Himura had sought the blame on Kirigakure and sought the matter to be dealt with through equivalent exchange. Lock had grabbed the knocked out Shinoru, but was unsuccessful in trying to get known Medic Sakura Riko as well as the Senzo's fiancée.

Kojiro sought this as a personal vendetta and had killed the woman in cold blood. While one death had reasoning, the other was filled with nothing but malice, and because of this, another antagonism was formed between the two villages. Thus their first war would begin with one another.

### **Sunagakure vs Kirigakure**

Nobunaga had led his shinobi out, with most of them being of high ranking and the low ranking shinobi staying behind, save those that wanted to go. Their numbers and skill made up for the amount needed in order to defeat Sunagakure. Kumogakure shinobi came to the village in protest against the war, but were met with backlash from Kirigakure as they were bias between the two villages that were at war. Kirigakure was known to have captured shinobi from Sunagakure. Those whom were captured were not lucky, as they were publicly executed under the Kirigakure banner.

The war was said to have been quick, considering the new management that Sunagakure was under at the time was by Kirisaki's son, one who did not know what he was doing and was seemingly too young to even understand a thing in regards to war. Knowing the impending doom of the village, Kojiro had told the survivors that could not do anything to leave the village and seek refuge in wherever they can. The remaining shinobi that could help stayed behind to fight Kirigakure at their doorstep.

The shinobi that stayed behind did not make it back, save the results of a black lightning user. Kojiro was killed by Shinoru, and it was said that a large snake rampaged what was left of the village, destroying the libraries, their hospital, and the stragglers that did not leave. The village was reduced to rubble, and the people whom were killed had their bodies burned.

### **The Seven Deadly Sins**

After their celebration of Sunagakure's defeat, rumors spread of Konohagakure's reformation, and a likely celebration of the reopening of the village. The Bostar Family was ones that were helping in the celebration, surprisingly enough after their former village that they were helping being destroyed by Sunagakure. During the celebration, an attack on the new village was made. People harboring the power of sins were heard and the 'Hokage' known as Keiko Uchiha went to approach the masses along with Sakamoto Senzo.

The two fought the number of Sin members on their own, with the pride sin and what was left escaping, and the Sloth and Gluttony Sins dying from the two. Not much is known from Kirigakure's reports other than the Uchiha had been killed and days later, so was Sakamoto.

The village that was reopened had already fell on hard times and was in a state of disarray. Kirigakure was another target for the Sins, and akin to Konohagakure's attempts, they were also struggling. It was here, however that Nobunaga's status as a mizukage came to fruition.

As the pride sin had attacked him head on, in a blurred state, the Hakujou had simply impaled the man with blade and had electrocuted him to death. What remained of the other sins were unknown, but it was said that Aketsu -whom was the Lust Sin- had fought off the urges that the Lust Sin had given, and betrayed the other sin members during that fight.

### **The New Mizukage**

After ten years of ruling, Nobunaga had decided to hand the position to someone else. Shinoru Senzo was the next in line for Mizukage, with Midori Nichiyo being his Commander. Rogue shinobi threatened the sanctity of Kirigakure, and with the help of the Sanbi, Shinoru was able to flood their main hideout, killing those that threatened Kirigakure with their antagonism.

Unfortunately, this involved the Land of Fire, where the rogue shinobi were gathered at, during the time. This also included Jyul Za'hard. Once a Jounin for Kirigakure, he had betrayed the village and was amongst the number of rogues. He was torn in half by the Senzo and left for dead, but was promptly saved by Nobunaga. Years later, he will be appointed as Jounin Commander for Torishima.

Years later, Nobunaga had returned for a short time, causing Cecilia Baron to unleash the Ninetails, and cause the disappearance of both her and Shinoru. After their disappearance, the Vanderbilt Family had moved where the Barons had once occupied. The Willis Family fell from grace on that note, but were still prominent in their wealth.

### **Another Appointed Mizukage**

It took a few years later for Katsumi Yuki to take the title of kage, and with him, the start of a newer generation of shinobi that would enter an establishment to train shinobi for the Gezo. Dawn Academy was a place that was short lived for this generation as Nobunaga had the school attacked, and during a tournament had also attacked the participants and spectators of such events. It was during this, that Shinoru was rescued, but to the shock of others, his bijuu was no longer with him.

### **Impending War between Kirigakure and Torishima**

It did not take long for the two villages to grow anxious with one another. Talks of a meeting had begun to grow apparent, and with that came. Another coalition being created between Iwagakure, a now new Sunagakure, and Kirigakure. With plans to create a coalition to go against Torishima, the village would be hit by an attack by Hyperion, a man that the Mizukage helped gain his status of being the Dhin Forefather with his expertice in surgery.

The battle between the dhins and Kirigakure was a keypoint to the war against the villages. With the dhin and his friends retreating, came many more battles between Kirigakure and Torishima.

### **The Coalition Formed - The War's Abrupt Beginning**

As the coaltion was officially created, Nobunaga had arrived, brimming with overconfidence and discussing the terms of their surrender. In order for the two village's to stop being antagonistic towards one another, Ippanjin must be handed to the man. Ippanjin agreed, and wandered to Torishima. Days later, the Mizukage had given news for people to look for one of his shinobi, named Chieko, but he had told some of them to look in Torishima, at least that is the popular opinion that most know.

The moment Kirigakure stepped foot into Torishima, a battle had begun between the two villages. Multiple shinobi on Kirigakure's side had been killed. Even during the retreat there had been many casualties. This marked the start of the coalition's war between Torishima.

### **The Mainland's War**

The war was led by Katsumi Yuki. Throughout the war, more and more casualties were made. Sunagakure and Iwagakure were the victims with most being taken from them, especially the former at the end of the war. Internal conflict, poor planning, unnecessary losses, and all around poor coordination skills time and time again. Kirigakure was the first to be overrun with Dhins and Torishima shinobi. However, they had managed to pull off many great things. Finding ways to seal the reanimated corpses that Nobunaga sent at them, killing the clones of the older generation that Nobunaga created, and even being able to push back the several known officers of the Hakujou's regime, and even rescuing the people that he had captured during his time as Torikage.

The war in of itself had lasted a full eight to nine months, with the numbers on the coalition dwindling, the bad being far greater than the good that came from this war.

Tired of the war finally, Nobunaga had given an ultimatum to Katsumi, imploring that his death would be an important factor for the new generation to grow. The two had begun to fight, and while rumors after the fight had declared that Katsumi was someone that almost killed Nobunaga, ultimately, the Hakujou shinobi had the upper hand and far greater experience than him. At the end of it all, Katsumi was killed, and the war ended on that note, with morale being on the low-side.

### **Their Golden Age is No More**

Prior to the death of Katsumi, Kirigakure was given back to the villagers, and the new generation. Shuuhei Ryokugan was given the title of Seventh Mizukage, but that rule did not last. The numbers that Kirigakure had crippled far more than Sunagakure and Iwagakure, as they were the more active participants of the war all in all. They still hold more power and skill in their numbers, but their lack of much shinobi have been low prior to the war.

Problems between Sunagakure and Kirigakure have caused them to be strained with one another, Iwagakure's neutral towards them, but have not shied away to an alliance with them, same with Nobuko -Nobunaga's daughter and the new Torikage-.

A council was formed prior to Shuuhei stepping away, as the belief that one person leading the village was far more problematic and had led to so much problems, with Katsumi being used as an example. With a new war in regards to the Gezo coming soon, the only question that has been asked, is if the village will even survive the war with their numbers.

## Known Clans

**Yuki Clan:** The Yuki Clan is a clan of Ice release users. They are prominent figures within Kirigakure, being of noble grace because of their clan head marrying the Vanderbilt head, Mikazuchi Vanderbilt. They are treated with indifference however.

**Vanderbilt Family**: The Vanderbilt Family is a noble family in Kirigakure no Sato. They are known for their militant ways. Because of their favor, Kirigakure have been able to create stronger shinobi, and they are considered the backbone of the Yuki, thanks to Mikazuchi Vanderbilt's efforts.

**Uchiha Clan**: The Uchiha Clan are now more prominent within Kirigakure. They are known for their feats in weaponry, elements, and their feats in general ninjutsu. They foster the legendary Doujutsu known as the Sharingan.

**Senju Clan**: The Senju clan is one of the clans now founded in Kirigakure. They are considered the main branch between the Senju and Senzo families.

**Senzo Clan**: The Senzo Clan is considered the side branch between the Senju and Senzo, and are more common in Kirigakure. Because of their side branch, they are cursed with a tree implanted into their back, which upon death, forces them to turn into trees. While all of them are cursed due to their standing, few of them have managed to avoid the curse all together, likely due to family members avoiding them from attaining the dreaded curse.

**Kaguya Clan**: A clan known for their Taijutsu specialty, along with their usage in bone manipualtion. They are mostly prominent in Kirigakure, but lately they have fallen from grace because of the shinobi they produced being poor and immorally corrupt.

**Hozuki Clan**: The Hozuki Clan have been considered a known clan within the village. They have been known to utilize water in a more exceptional way than most shinobi in Kirigakure.