Otogakure



Otogakure (音隠れの里, Otogakure no Sato; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in Sound"), called Oto for short, was Orochimaru's personal village, founded for the express purpose of collecting ninja for his experiments and his quest to learn all jutsu. In actuality, Oto was not really a village, but a group of hideouts and bases scattered throughout the Land of Sound and other countries.

Upon the later years, came Taumaster, Orochimaru's successor, to train under his wing. Countless years had passed, jutsus learned, techniques mastered, Taumaster had done it all. When the time came of Orochimaru's sudden dissapearance, Taumaster felt it to be his obligation to take lead. With chaos plaguing the poverty-stricken, frail village, someone needed to take charge. Taumaster had decided to snatch the position of Otokage for himself. With this new leader came new followers, all of whom were dedicated to their mighty leader and would lay down their lives to protect their land. This once small, insufficient village seeks to change their outlook and become a prevailing empire.

History
Subjects to years of brutal experimentation and slaves of meaningless war, the residents of Otogakure are none to be trifled with. The crowning of a new Otokage to lead the village has in no way changed their rough and tough stature. Their previous master's ways haven't entirely been pushed aside. The experimentation (by volunteer) as well as the deceptive and cunning nature of the village has remained (like the snakes they so dearly admire).

Notorious for their adept attributes within the element of Wind Release, Oto ninja have trailed off the original ninpō to create a more advanced and suitable release, Ototon (Sound Release). Most residents of Otogakure are above adequate in these jutsu and are able to bend and manipulate sound waves at their whim. It is common natured for these shinobi to hold unique instruments to help in this prowess. Scattered among the village, many ninja have begun to gain skill within the use of poisons (due to Tau's rule).

Local Appearance
The common Oto's nin's attire contains the common shinobi shōzoku in a purplish grey tint. Under the shōzoku, a crystal/metal mix makes up the plated armor for the forearms and shins. Also beneath the shōzoku, most Oto nin wear a black and grey camouflage outfit. When fully dressed, a large portion of the camouflage cloth if visible as it pours out from the collar as well as provides the bottom pants of their attire.