Kumogakure

&nbsp [The village] Literally meaning, "Village Hidden in the Clouds", is the Hidden Village of the Land of Lightning. As one of the five Great Ninja Villages, Kumogakure had to annex a leader into power, known as the Raikage (lightning shadow). The ninja from this village seem to specialize in Lightning Release techniques. They also seem to favor the use of Japanese-style swords (or katanas) as standard weapons, instead of the typical kunai that most shinobi wield; and, as a result, most Kumogakure ninja seem to excel at swordsmanship. The village is located on a high mountain, and is literally hidden within the confines of clouds. The Raikage, or in this case Raikages, dwells in a large building constructed into the tallest mountain.

One of the village’s most distinctive traits, as stated before, is the exceedingly high ability in Kenjutsu (art of the sword). Traditions depict swords to be an ancient art in Kumogakure and one of the foundations for its power.

The village is located within the center of a very rugged and mountainous region. Because the village is highly elevated, the weather conditions of course prove to be harsh; for the villagers, however, this is nothing but “home”. Conditions within the statuesque area consist of a constant frigid temperature accompanied by a dense fog and rolling thunders. Bolts of lightning are a common thing; however, they do not impose a threat. For outsiders, however, it is another world. Upon coming to enter such a towering area, the foreigner begins to feel several bodily problems such as hyperventilation and a decrease in bodily movements, thus empowering the village’s defenses. The village, being the land of lightning, has the signature trait of flashing skies, due to the constant streaks of lightning illuminating the area.

[The Shinobi] Within the village, there is a bourgeois attire of an abysmal black jumpsuit, complimented by an auburn vest worn over which holds maniful compartments for diminutive items. Because most Kumogakure ninja inquire the traditional art of swordsmanship, they show an exceedingly habitual trend of carrying a sword of some sort upon their waist. Along with the traditional ensemble, the Kumogakure shinobi proudly bestow their headband visibly upon their vessel.

Not only is Kumogakure home of such elite shinobi, but it is also the home of an enigmatic clan known as the “Yotsuki”. Information about this clan is kept secret, however; several other types of powerful groups and organizations dwell here as well - such as the infamous “Raikō Buntai”.

[Overall] This gargantuan powerhouse of a village is indeed a force to be reckoned with and will not be taken down so lightly, especially when it has such tight help from its friends, family and superb shinobi.

List of The Official Raikage on Shinobi Legends Shodai Raikage - JinEchizen Nidaime Raikage - Raiken Sandaime Raikage - Raifudo Yondaime Raikage - Tetsujin Godaime Raikage - Zenaku (Active)

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