Lesser Countries

Otogakure No Sato

Hidden Sound is a motley collection of ninja from various clans and nationalities, all brought under Orochimaru's direction. Orochimaru traveled the world gathering jutsu and ninja in his goal to gain power. Rice Field clans like the Fuuma, volunteered for Orochimaru's army. Some clan members became soldiers in Orochimaru's army, while others were made prisoners to be used for his experiments.

Yugakure no Sato

Hidden Springs was a lower shinobi village. The village took advantage of its natural hot springs to prosper, even as many shinobi villages were being scaled back. Village ninja Hidan grew restless with the village's newfound peace and took out his rage against his fellow comrades.

Uzu no Kuni

Not much is known about the Whirlpool Country. Uzumaki Kushina was a kunoichi who hailed from this country. It is unclear if she was a ninja in a village located in this country or elsewhere. The current status of Whirlpool is also unclear, as it has been referred to in the past tense.

Numa no Kuni

Not much is known about the Marsh Country. It appears to be allied with the Fire Country, hiring its ninja for protection on trips. Anko was charged with protecting the country Daimyo on one such journey.

Tori no Kuni

The Bird country is a remote impoverished nation but it is making strides to improve. It was once led by Daimyou Oowashi, but he suddenly died of an illness. He was replaced by his daughter Toki. The country itself shares borders with Wind, Earth and the Rain countries. The country appears to resemble most of the other countries, with forests, hills and streams dotting the landscape. The country is also home to many species of bird, giving rise to the country name. It does not appear to be currently allied with any countries, though country administrators have come to Konoha to request their help.

Kawa no Kuni

The River country lies between two of the main shinobi powers, the Fire and Wind countries. To the north the country is bordered by the Rain Country. The country is marked by mountains, forests and rivers. Akatsuki chose to make the country one of their bases of operation. They took Gaara here after they defeated him at Hidden Sand.

Sawa no Kuni

Not much is known about the Swamp Country. It appears to be allied with the Fire Country. Maito Gai was assigned a mission in this country.

Mori no Kuni

Not much is known about the Forest Country. Shinobazu, a criminal group made up of disenfranchised ninja carried out criminal acts in the country. When one of their members Gantetsu was captured, he was to be sent to the country capital to be tried. From the Fire Country, the country is accessible only through a river. The country is on friendly terms with Fire and uses the services of its ninja village.