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'''Kumogakure''', also known as the Village Hidden in the Clouds, or the Hidden Cloud Village, is the hidden village of the [[Naruto:World|Land of Lightning]]. As one of the five great [[Naruto:Hidden Ninja Villages|ninja villages]], Kumogakure has a [[Naruto:Ninja Ranks|Kage]] as its leader, known as the Raikage. The ninja from this village seem to specialize in [[:Category:Lightning Style Jutsu|Lightning Style]] techniques.
Kumogakure is located on a high mountain, literally hidden in the clouds. [[Naruto:Yugito Nii|Yugito Nii]], the former [[Naruto:Jinchuriki|Jinchuriki]] of the [[Naruto:Two-Tailed Demon Cat|Two-Tailed Demon Cat]] hailed from this city, as does [[Kirabi]], the Jinchuriki of the [[Naruto:Eight-Tailed Beast|Eight-Tailed Beast]].

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==History==
At one time, the village of Kumogakure was at war with [[Naruto:Hidden Leaf Village|Konohagakure]]. However, on the day of [[Naruto:Hinata Hyuga|Hinata Hyuga]]'s third birthday, both villages signed a peace treaty.
This treaty was soon revealed to be nothing more then a cover when the the Head Ninja of Kumogakure of the time, who was in Konoha to sign the treaty, attempted to kidnap Hinata in order to obtain a [[Naruto:Kekkei Genkai|Byakugan]] and its secrets. The Head Ninja was killed in his attempt by Hinata's father, Hiashi Hyuga.

Kumogakure denied all accusations and demanded the dead body of Hiashi as a compensation for the death of their Head Ninja. On request of Hiashi's identical twin Hizashi Hyuga, the [[Naruto:Hyuga Clan|Hyuga Clan]] and the Third Hokage, not wanting to lose the heir to the clan, decided to send Hizashi's body instead. This had another advantage, besides saving the life of the Hyuga heir. Hizashi's [[Hyuga Juinjutsu|Cursed Seal]] would seal his Byakugan after his death, safeguarding its secrets.

Although they are not allies, Kumogakure and Konohagakure seem to be on friendly terms now.

Kumogakure recently also lost both its tailed beasts to [[Naruto:Akatsuki|Akatsuki]], Yugito being defeated by Hidan and Kakuzu while Kirabi has disappeared. It appears that the village is subject to using heavy handed actions after hearing they lost the Eight-Tailed Beast, the Raikage being enraged about it (additionally because he is Kirabi's older brother) and wanting to get Konoha involved since Sasuke originates there as he was the one who defeated Kirabi. The Raikage also orders a summit meeting with the other Kages and wanting immediate action taken against Akatsuki and having no concern on how many shinobi it will take to bring back Kirabi.

==Shinobi==
Not much is known about the shinobi from Kumogakure. Besides being home to two Jinchuriki, Kumogakure is also home to the [[Naruto:Yotsuki clan|Yotsuki clan]]. [[Naruto:Kirabi|Kirabi]], the host of the [[Naruto:Eight-Tailed Beast|Eight-Tailed Beast]], is possibly a member of this clan.

The organization of Kumogakure's shinobi is slightly different from other villages. Besides the normal ranks of [[Naruto:Ninja Ranks|Kage]] > [[Naruto:Ninja Ranks|Jonin]] > [[Naruto:Ninja Ranks|Chunin]] > [[Naruto:Ninja Ranks|Genin]], Kumogakure has an extra rank, that of Head Ninja. It seems this rank is placed between Kage and Jonin.

Unlike some other villages, Kumogakure doesn't seem to hate their Jinchuriki. It is revealed the Raikage is Kirabi's brother, who is enraged when Team Hawk appear to have taken him away, showing some affection and hopefully plans to do something about it. By assumption somebody must have taught [[Naruto:Yugito Nii|Yugito Nii]] and Kirabi to control their Jinchuriki as possible defense for themselves in the future like [[Naruto:Yamato|Yamato]] did with [[Naruto:Naruto|Naruto]] or to use their Jinchuriki as a weapon like [[Naruto:Sunagakure|Sunagakure]] did with [[Naruto:Gaara|Gaara]]. However, it seems there are limits imposed on the Jinchuriki. For instance, the Raikage forbade Kirabi to fully transform into the Eight-Tails.

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