kirigakure

Kirigakure is one of the five great ninja villages in the Naruto universe, known as the Village Hidden in the Mist. It is located in the Land of Water, an island nation. The village is characterized by its dense fog, which has historically played a significant role in its ninja tactics and training methods. Kirigakure has a reputation for its unique and often brutal ninja graduation system, famously the Bloody Mist Trial, where aspiring genin were forced to kill each other to pass. This practice has since been abolished by the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi.

The village's shinobi are renowned for their mastery of Water Release jutsu and their proficiency in assassination techniques, often utilizing the mist to their advantage for stealth and surprise attacks. Kirigakure has produced several powerful ninja throughout its history, including the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, a group of warriors wielding legendary swords, each with unique abilities. Notable Kage of Kirigakure include the First through Fifth Mizukage. The village has experienced periods of internal strife and corruption, particularly under the rule of the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura Karatachi, who was controlled by Obito Uchiha. Following Yagura's reign, Mei Terumi became the Fifth Mizukage and worked to reform the village and restore its reputation.