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<section begin=summary />{{translation|'''Konohagakure'''|木ノ葉隠れの里|Konohagakure no Sato|lit meaning=Village Hidden by Tree Leaves|engtv=Village Hidden in the Leaves" or "Hidden Leaf Village}} is the [[hidden village]] of the [[Land of Fire]]. As the village of one of the [[Five Great Shinobi Countries]], Konohagakure has a [[Kage]] as its leader known as the [[Hokage]], of which there have been seven in its history. Konoha resides deep within a forest at the base of a mountain known as the [[Hokage Rock]], which has the faces of all those who have taken the office of Hokage engraved on it.<section end=summary /><ref>Chapter 625, page 12</ref> While generally seen as the most powerful of the ninja villages,<ref>First Fanbook</ref> Konoha has enjoyed many years of relative peace and stability.
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{{translation|'''Konohagakure'''|木ノ葉隠れの里|Konohagakure no Sato|lit meaning=Village Hidden by Tree Leaves|engtv=Village Hidden in the Leaves" or "Hidden Leaf Village}} is the [[hidden village]] of the [[Land of Fire]]. As the village of one of the [[Five Great Shinobi Countries]], Konohagakure has a [[Kage]] as its leader known as the [[Hokage]], of which there have been seven in its history. Konoha resides deep within a forest at the base of a mountain known as the [[Hokage Monument]], which has the faces of all those who have taken the office of Hokage engraved on it.<section end=summary /><ref>Chapter 625, page 12</ref> While generally seen as the most powerful of the ninja villages,<ref>First Fanbook</ref> Konoha has enjoyed many years of relative peace and stability.
 
   
The standard attire for Konoha shinobi consists of blue or black shirts which may or may not have swirl patterns on the shoulders, along with matching coloured pants over a green [[flak jacket]] which also has a red swirl on the back, and pockets on the chest area. They also tend to wrap bandages around their legs. Many Konohagakure ninja use [[Fire Release]] techniques.
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The standard attire for Konoha shinobi consists of blue or black shirts which may or may not have swirl patterns on the shoulders, along with matching coloured pants under a green [[flak jacket]] which also has a red swirl on the back, and pockets on the chest area. They also tend to wrap bandages around their legs. Many Konohagakure ninja use [[Fire Release]] techniques.
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== Overview ==
 
=== Emergency Protocols ===
 
Konoha has three protocols in case the village is under attack.
 
* 1. Repel the invading force.
 
* 2. If phase 1 is not viable, phase two takes effect and evacuates every civilian to their nearest shelter hidden throughout the village.
 
* 3. Eliminate the enemy with full force without worry for civilian safety using home field advantage.
 
   
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
 
=== Founding ===
 
=== Founding ===
[[File:Senju & Uchiha truce.png|thumb|left|The Uchiha and Senju found Konohagakure.]]
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[[File:Senju & Uchiha truce.png|thumb|left|The Uchiha and Senju founded Konohagakure.]]
During the [[Warring States Period]], ninja were organised into small mercenary clans that knew nothing but battle. The two strongest of these clans were the [[Senju]] and the [[Uchiha]], who had warred against each other for their entire histories. Eventually, intending to end the countless bloodshed, [[Hashirama Senju]] used his position as leader of his clan to create a truce with the Uchiha clan. The Senju, the Uchiha, and their affiliated clans formed the first shinobi village: Konohagakure — a name invented by Madara himself.<ref>Chapter 625, page 8</ref>
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During the [[Warring States Period]], ninja were organised into small mercenary clans that knew nothing but battle. The two strongest of these clans were the [[Senju]] and the [[Uchiha]], who had warred against each other for their entire histories. Eventually, intending to end the countless bloodshed, [[Hashirama Senju]] used his position as leader of his clan to create a truce with the Uchiha clan. The Senju, the Uchiha, and their affiliated clans formed the first shinobi village: Konohagakure — a name invented by Madara himself.<ref>Chapter 625, page 8</ref> Other villages would soon start being formed following Konoha's example, ending the Warring States Period.
   
 
[[File:Danzō and Hiruzen as children.png|thumb|Konoha as it appeared shortly after its founding.]]
 
[[File:Danzō and Hiruzen as children.png|thumb|Konoha as it appeared shortly after its founding.]]
Hashirama used his [[Wood Release]] abilities to produce much of the village's infrastructure.<ref>Second Databook, page 279</ref> This ability and his ideals were two of the reasons he was chosen to become the village's leader: the Hokage. Madara, however, feared that the Senju would oppress his clan and attempted to gather support to overthrow Hashirama. No Uchiha would help, forcing him to take on Hashirama by himself. Madara was ultimately defeated at what would be called the [[Valley of the End]] and he was believed to have died. As a result of the battle, Konoha came into possession of the [[Nine-Tails]]. To contain its enormous power, the village began its trend of sealing the beast within [[Uzumaki]], a clan that the Senju and thus the rest of Konoha had close ties with.<ref>Chapter 500, pages 2-4</ref> At some point, Hashirama came to bind some of the other [[tailed beasts]] and gave them to the other newly formed ninja villages to promote peace and tranquility.<ref>Chapter 6485, pages 9-15</ref> However, this peace was short-lived.
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Hashirama used his [[Wood Release]] abilities to produce much of the village's infrastructure.<ref>Second Databook, page 279</ref> This ability and his ideals were two of the reasons he was chosen to become the village's leader: the Hokage. Madara, however, feared that the Senju would oppress his clan and attempted to gather support to overthrow Hashirama. No Uchiha would help, forcing him to take on Hashirama by himself. Madara was ultimately defeated at what would be called the [[Valley of the End]] and he was believed to have died. As a result of the battle, Konoha came into possession of the [[Nine-Tails]]. To contain its enormous power, the village began its trend of sealing the beast within the [[Uzumaki]], a clan that the Senju and thus the rest of Konoha had close ties with.<ref>Chapter 500, pages 2-4</ref> At some point, Hashirama came to bind some of the other [[tailed beasts]] and gave them to the other newly formed ninja villages to promote peace and tranquility.<ref>Chapter 648, pages 8-15</ref> However, this peace was short-lived. Hashirama died shortly after the village began to flourish, and the mantle of Hokage was passed onto his brother, [[Tobirama Senju]], who became the Second Hokage.
   
 
=== The First Three World Wars ===
 
=== The First Three World Wars ===
Konoha took part in the first three Shinobi World Wars. Hashirama died shortly after the village began to flourish, and the mantle of Hokage was passed onto his brother, [[Tobirama Senju]], who became the Second Hokage. Tobirama died during the [[First Shinobi World War]], killed by [[Kumogakure]]'s [[Kinkaku Force|ninja]], but he appointed [[Hiruzen Sarutobi]] as Third Hokage before his death. Years later, during the [[Second Shinobi World War]], Hiruzen led Konoha's forces against [[Iwa]] and [[Suna]], using [[Amegakure]] as their battleground. Ame's leader, [[Hanzō]], also fought Konoha a number of times, and during one of these battles gave Hiruzen's students - [[Jiraiya]], [[Tsunade]], and [[Orochimaru]] - the title of [[Sannin]]. During the [[Third Shinobi World War]], Konoha fought the ninja of [[Iwagakure]] across [[Kusagakure]]. Konoha was almost defeated, but [[Minato Namikaze]] and [[Team Minato|his team]] helped turn the war back in their [[Kanabi Bridge|favour]].
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Tobirama died during the [[First Shinobi World War]], killed by [[Kumogakure]]'s [[Kinkaku Force|ninja]], but he appointed [[Hiruzen Sarutobi]] as Third Hokage before his death. Years later, during the [[Second Shinobi World War]], Hiruzen led Konoha's forces against [[Iwa]] and [[Suna]], using [[Amegakure]] as their battleground. Ame's leader, [[Hanzō]], also fought Konoha a number of times, and during one of these battles gave Hiruzen's students - [[Jiraiya]], [[Tsunade]], and [[Orochimaru]] - the title of [[Sannin]]. During the [[Third Shinobi World War]], Konoha fought the ninja of [[Iwagakure]] across [[Kusagakure]]. Konoha was almost defeated, but [[Minato Namikaze]] and [[Team Minato|his team]] helped turn the war back in their [[Kannabi Bridge|favour]].
   
 
=== Nine-Tails' Attack ===
 
=== Nine-Tails' Attack ===
 
{{Main|Nine-Tails' Attack on Konoha}}
 
{{Main|Nine-Tails' Attack on Konoha}}
[[File:Konoha's destruction by Kyuubi.png|thumb|left|The Nine-Tails attacking Konoha.]]
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[[File:Kyuubi attack on Konoha.png|thumb|left|The Nine-Tails attacking Konoha.]]
 
After the end of the Third Shinobi World War, Hiruzen chose Minato to replace him as Fourth Hokage. Soon after Minato took office, however, a [[masked man]] kidnapped the Nine-Tails' [[Kushina|Uzumaki-host]] and removed it from her body, which he then used to attack Konoha. Minato was able to defeat the man, but the Nine-Tails proved more difficult. Left with few options, Minato gave his life to seal the Nine-Tails into the body of his newborn son, [[Naruto Uzumaki]]. Many ninja died defending the village, and most survivors blamed Naruto for the Nine-Tails' actions. Hiruzen, Hokage again, outlawed all mention of the Nine-Tails so that future generations would not hate Naruto as their parents did.
 
After the end of the Third Shinobi World War, Hiruzen chose Minato to replace him as Fourth Hokage. Soon after Minato took office, however, a [[masked man]] kidnapped the Nine-Tails' [[Kushina|Uzumaki-host]] and removed it from her body, which he then used to attack Konoha. Minato was able to defeat the man, but the Nine-Tails proved more difficult. Left with few options, Minato gave his life to seal the Nine-Tails into the body of his newborn son, [[Naruto Uzumaki]]. Many ninja died defending the village, and most survivors blamed Naruto for the Nine-Tails' actions. Hiruzen, Hokage again, outlawed all mention of the Nine-Tails so that future generations would not hate Naruto as their parents did.
 
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=== Hyūga Affair ===
 
=== Hyūga Affair ===
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[[File:Hiruzen vs Orochimaru.png|thumb|left|Hiruzen battling Orochimaru.]]
 
[[File:Hiruzen vs Orochimaru.png|thumb|left|Hiruzen battling Orochimaru.]]
 
During Part I, Konoha is the site of the [[Chūnin Exams]]. During the exams' final stage the village is invaded by [[Otogakure]] and [[Sunagakure]] ninja, an attempt to end the peace and prosperity that Konoha alone has enjoyed since the Third Shinobi World War. The invaders are repelled, but Konoha suffers heavy casualties, including Hiruzen. Although [[Tsunade]] quickly replaces him as Fifth Hokage, recovery for the rest of Konoha's military forces is slow. The village is understaffed until Part II, leaving it unable to properly respond to events occurring in the interim such as Sasuke Uchiha's defection.
 
During Part I, Konoha is the site of the [[Chūnin Exams]]. During the exams' final stage the village is invaded by [[Otogakure]] and [[Sunagakure]] ninja, an attempt to end the peace and prosperity that Konoha alone has enjoyed since the Third Shinobi World War. The invaders are repelled, but Konoha suffers heavy casualties, including Hiruzen. Although [[Tsunade]] quickly replaces him as Fifth Hokage, recovery for the rest of Konoha's military forces is slow. The village is understaffed until Part II, leaving it unable to properly respond to events occurring in the interim such as Sasuke Uchiha's defection.
 
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=== Pain's Assault ===
 
=== Pain's Assault ===
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[[File:Destroyed Konoha.png|thumb|Konoha destroyed by Pain.]]
 
[[File:Destroyed Konoha.png|thumb|Konoha destroyed by Pain.]]
 
Three years after the failed Konoha Crush, the [[Six Paths of Pain]] of [[Akatsuki]] attack Konoha in an effort to capture Naruto. Konoha's forces have some success while fighting the Pains individually, but can do nothing to stop the village's destruction by Pain's [[Shinra Tensei]]. Naruto returns to Konoha shortly afterwards and defeats Pain before confronting [[Nagato]], the man behind Pain. After Naruto convinces him that his actions were wrong, Nagato gives his life to revive everyone that died during the invasion. Tsunade is left in a coma from exhausting herself in protecting Konoha from Pain, causing [[Danzō Shimura]] to temporarily take office as her replacement. Danzō oversees the start of the village's lengthy rebuilding process and deals with the immediate aftermath of Pain's attack.
 
Three years after the failed Konoha Crush, the [[Six Paths of Pain]] of [[Akatsuki]] attack Konoha in an effort to capture Naruto. Konoha's forces have some success while fighting the Pains individually, but can do nothing to stop the village's destruction by Pain's [[Shinra Tensei]]. Naruto returns to Konoha shortly afterwards and defeats Pain before confronting [[Nagato]], the man behind Pain. After Naruto convinces him that his actions were wrong, Nagato gives his life to revive everyone that died during the invasion. Tsunade is left in a coma from exhausting herself in protecting Konoha from Pain, causing [[Danzō Shimura]] to temporarily take office as her replacement. Danzō oversees the start of the village's lengthy rebuilding process and deals with the immediate aftermath of Pain's attack.
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=== Fourth Shinobi World War ===
 
=== Fourth Shinobi World War ===
 
{{Main|Fourth Shinobi World War}}
 
{{Main|Fourth Shinobi World War}}
[[File:Konoha rebuilt.png|thumb|left|Konoha's infrastructure rebuilt.]]
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[[File:Infinite Tsukuyomi Konoha.png|thumb|left|Konoha entrapped in the God: Nativity of a World of Trees.]]
 
Because of Akatsuki's growing aggression, the ninja villages decide to form an [[Allied Shinobi Forces]] to oppose Akatsuki in the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]]. Danzō is killed shortly after the Alliance is agreed upon, but Tsunade wakes from her coma in time to start overseeing the war efforts. Despite still being under construction, Konoha is used as a haven for refugees fleeing countries where much of the fighting is expected to take place.<ref>Chapter 517, page 2</ref> By the time the war is won, most of the village has been restored.<ref>Chapter 616, page 1</ref>
 
Because of Akatsuki's growing aggression, the ninja villages decide to form an [[Allied Shinobi Forces]] to oppose Akatsuki in the [[Fourth Shinobi World War]]. Danzō is killed shortly after the Alliance is agreed upon, but Tsunade wakes from her coma in time to start overseeing the war efforts. Despite still being under construction, Konoha is used as a haven for refugees fleeing countries where much of the fighting is expected to take place.<ref>Chapter 517, page 2</ref> By the time the war is won, most of the village has been restored.<ref>Chapter 616, page 1</ref>
 
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=== Post-War ===
 
=== Post-War ===
[[File:Konohagakure skyscrapers.png|thumb|Konohagakure after the Fourth Shinobi World War.]]
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[[File:Konohagakure Post War.png|thumb|Konohagakure years after the Fourth Shinobi World War.]]
After the war, Konoha experienced a population boost under the leadership of [[Kakashi Hatake]] and [[Naruto Uzumaki]] as the Sixth and Seventh Hokage respectively. The village has overall grown in size and a series of skyscrapers have been built behind the Hokage Monument.<ref>Chapter 700</ref> The village has experienced a technical revolution, with computers, cell phones, and high-tech glasses being available.
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After the war, Konoha experienced a population boost under the leadership of [[Kakashi Hatake]] and [[Naruto Uzumaki]] as the Sixth and Seventh Hokage respectively. The village has overall grown in size and a series of skyscrapers have been built behind the Hokage Rock.<ref>Chapter 700</ref> The village has experienced a technical revolution, with computers, cell phones, and electric trains being available. Some, such as [[Sarada Uchiha]], note Konoha is now a city rather than a village.<ref>Chapter 700+2</ref> Several years later, much of Konohagakure, the [[Hokage Rock]], and the city behind the village has been destroyed, presumably by a [[Kawaki|mysterious boy]].
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== Locations ==
 
== Locations ==
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* [[Dango Shop]]
 
* [[Dango Shop]]
 
* [[Forty-Fourth Training Ground]]
 
* [[Forty-Fourth Training Ground]]
* [[Hokage Monument]]
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* [[Hokage Residence]]
 
* [[Hokage Residence]]
 
* [[Ramen Ichiraku]]
 
* [[Ramen Ichiraku]]
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Within the village there are many powerful and well respected clans. Of these there are four clans which are regarded as noble clans. These are the: Aburame, Akimichi, Hyūga and Uchiha clans — the latter of which was regarded as the most powerful clan in the village.<ref>First Databook, page 215</ref><ref>Chapter 7, page 2</ref> All known clans in the village are:
 
Within the village there are many powerful and well respected clans. Of these there are four clans which are regarded as noble clans. These are the: Aburame, Akimichi, Hyūga and Uchiha clans — the latter of which was regarded as the most powerful clan in the village.<ref>First Databook, page 215</ref><ref>Chapter 7, page 2</ref> All known clans in the village are:
 
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== Emergency Protocols ==
 
Konoha has a protocol in case the village is ever under attack.<ref>''Naruto'' episode 79</ref>
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# If phase 1 is not viable, evacuate every civilian to the nearest shelter hidden throughout the village.
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Konohagakure
Konoha
Name
Kanji 木ノ葉隠れの里
Rōmaji Konohagakure no Sato
Literal English Village Hidden by Tree Leaves
English TV The Village Hidden in the Leaves
Village Data
Country Land of Fire
Leader Hokage
Symbol Konohagakure Symbol
Statistics
Population 5/5
Military 3/5
Economy 2/5

Konohagakure (木ノ葉隠れの里, Konohagakure no Sato, English TV: Village Hidden in the Leaves" or "Hidden Leaf Village, literally meaning: Village Hidden by Tree Leaves) is the hidden village of the Land of Fire. As the village of one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries, Konohagakure has a Kage as its leader known as the Hokage, of which there have been seven in its history. Konoha resides deep within a forest at the base of a mountain known as the Hokage Rock, which has the faces of all those who have taken the office of Hokage engraved on it.[1] While generally seen as the most powerful of the ninja villages,[2] Konoha has enjoyed many years of relative peace and stability.

The standard attire for Konoha shinobi consists of blue or black shirts which may or may not have swirl patterns on the shoulders, along with matching coloured pants under a green flak jacket which also has a red swirl on the back, and pockets on the chest area. They also tend to wrap bandages around their legs. Many Konohagakure ninja use Fire Release techniques.

History

Founding

Senju & Uchiha truce

The Uchiha and Senju founded Konohagakure.

During the Warring States Period, ninja were organised into small mercenary clans that knew nothing but battle. The two strongest of these clans were the Senju and the Uchiha, who had warred against each other for their entire histories. Eventually, intending to end the countless bloodshed, Hashirama Senju used his position as leader of his clan to create a truce with the Uchiha clan. The Senju, the Uchiha, and their affiliated clans formed the first shinobi village: Konohagakure — a name invented by Madara himself.[3] Other villages would soon start being formed following Konoha's example, ending the Warring States Period.

Danzō and Hiruzen as children

Konoha as it appeared shortly after its founding.

Hashirama used his Wood Release abilities to produce much of the village's infrastructure.[4] This ability and his ideals were two of the reasons he was chosen to become the village's leader: the Hokage. Madara, however, feared that the Senju would oppress his clan and attempted to gather support to overthrow Hashirama. No Uchiha would help, forcing him to take on Hashirama by himself. Madara was ultimately defeated at what would be called the Valley of the End and he was believed to have died. As a result of the battle, Konoha came into possession of the Nine-Tails. To contain its enormous power, the village began its trend of sealing the beast within the Uzumaki, a clan that the Senju and thus the rest of Konoha had close ties with.[5] At some point, Hashirama came to bind some of the other tailed beasts and gave them to the other newly formed ninja villages to promote peace and tranquility.[6] However, this peace was short-lived. Hashirama died shortly after the village began to flourish, and the mantle of Hokage was passed onto his brother, Tobirama Senju, who became the Second Hokage.

The First Three World Wars

Tobirama died during the First Shinobi World War, killed by Kumogakure's ninja, but he appointed Hiruzen Sarutobi as Third Hokage before his death. Years later, during the Second Shinobi World War, Hiruzen led Konoha's forces against Iwa and Suna, using Amegakure as their battleground. Ame's leader, Hanzō, also fought Konoha a number of times, and during one of these battles gave Hiruzen's students - Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru - the title of Sannin. During the Third Shinobi World War, Konoha fought the ninja of Iwagakure across Kusagakure. Konoha was almost defeated, but Minato Namikaze and his team helped turn the war back in their favour.

Nine-Tails' Attack

Main article: Nine-Tails' Attack on Konoha

Kyuubi attack on Konoha

The Nine-Tails attacking Konoha.

After the end of the Third Shinobi World War, Hiruzen chose Minato to replace him as Fourth Hokage. Soon after Minato took office, however, a masked man kidnapped the Nine-Tails' Uzumaki-host and removed it from her body, which he then used to attack Konoha. Minato was able to defeat the man, but the Nine-Tails proved more difficult. Left with few options, Minato gave his life to seal the Nine-Tails into the body of his newborn son, Naruto Uzumaki. Many ninja died defending the village, and most survivors blamed Naruto for the Nine-Tails' actions. Hiruzen, Hokage again, outlawed all mention of the Nine-Tails so that future generations would not hate Naruto as their parents did.

Hyūga Affair

Main article: Hyūga Affair The Hyūga Affair (日向の件, Hyūga no Ken) — as the incident is known nowadays in Kumogakure — happened nine years prior to the start of the series, while Kumogakure and Konohagakure were at war. In an attempt to put an end to the fighting, they agreed to a peace treaty to be signed on the date which coincided with Hinata Hyūga's third birthday. The treaty was soon revealed to might be nothing more than a cover when the person who was the Head Ninja of Kumogakure at the time — who was in Konoha to sign the treaty — attempted to kidnap Hinata in order to obtain the Byakugan and its secrets. The shinobi was killed in his attempt by Hinata's father, Hiashi Hyūga.

Uchiha Clan Downfall

Main article: Uchiha Clan Downfall

Uchiha Clan Massacre

Uchiha Clan Downfall.

Konoha's leadership believed an Uchiha was responsible for the Nine-Tails' attack, and as such cut off the Uchiha from much of the village's affairs. Angered by this mistreatment, many of the Uchiha began plotting a coup d'état that would wrest control of Konoha. However, some Uchiha saw the dangers from such a venture. One such figure was Itachi Uchiha, who became a spy for Konoha's leadership. After peace talks failed, Danzō Shimura ordered Itachi to wipe out his clan in exchange for being allowed to spare his younger brother, Sasuke. Itachi, with assistance from Tobi, did as instructed, but staged events to seem as though he acted alone and for selfish purposes so that Sasuke would someday take vengeance against him for what he did to their family.

Konoha Crush

Main article: Konoha Crush

Hiruzen vs Orochimaru

Hiruzen battling Orochimaru.

During Part I, Konoha is the site of the Chūnin Exams. During the exams' final stage the village is invaded by Otogakure and Sunagakure ninja, an attempt to end the peace and prosperity that Konoha alone has enjoyed since the Third Shinobi World War. The invaders are repelled, but Konoha suffers heavy casualties, including Hiruzen. Although Tsunade quickly replaces him as Fifth Hokage, recovery for the rest of Konoha's military forces is slow. The village is understaffed until Part II, leaving it unable to properly respond to events occurring in the interim such as Sasuke Uchiha's defection.

Pain's Assault

Main article: Pain's Assault

Destroyed Konoha

Konoha destroyed by Pain.

Three years after the failed Konoha Crush, the Six Paths of Pain of Akatsuki attack Konoha in an effort to capture Naruto. Konoha's forces have some success while fighting the Pains individually, but can do nothing to stop the village's destruction by Pain's Shinra Tensei. Naruto returns to Konoha shortly afterwards and defeats Pain before confronting Nagato, the man behind Pain. After Naruto convinces him that his actions were wrong, Nagato gives his life to revive everyone that died during the invasion. Tsunade is left in a coma from exhausting herself in protecting Konoha from Pain, causing Danzō Shimura to temporarily take office as her replacement. Danzō oversees the start of the village's lengthy rebuilding process and deals with the immediate aftermath of Pain's attack.

Fourth Shinobi World War

Main article: Fourth Shinobi World War

Infinite Tsukuyomi Konoha

Konoha entrapped in the God: Nativity of a World of Trees.

Because of Akatsuki's growing aggression, the ninja villages decide to form an Allied Shinobi Forces to oppose Akatsuki in the Fourth Shinobi World War. Danzō is killed shortly after the Alliance is agreed upon, but Tsunade wakes from her coma in time to start overseeing the war efforts. Despite still being under construction, Konoha is used as a haven for refugees fleeing countries where much of the fighting is expected to take place.[7] By the time the war is won, most of the village has been restored.[8]

Post-War

File:Konohagakure Post War.png

Konohagakure years after the Fourth Shinobi World War.

After the war, Konoha experienced a population boost under the leadership of Kakashi Hatake and Naruto Uzumaki as the Sixth and Seventh Hokage respectively. The village has overall grown in size and a series of skyscrapers have been built behind the Hokage Rock.[9] The village has experienced a technical revolution, with computers, cell phones, and electric trains being available. Some, such as Sarada Uchiha, note Konoha is now a city rather than a village.[10] Several years later, much of Konohagakure, the Hokage Rock, and the city behind the village has been destroyed, presumably by a mysterious boy.

Locations

Clans

Within the village there are many powerful and well respected clans. Of these there are four clans which are regarded as noble clans. These are the: Aburame, Akimichi, Hyūga and Uchiha clans — the latter of which was regarded as the most powerful clan in the village.[11][12] All known clans in the village are:

Emergency Protocols

Konoha has a protocol in case the village is ever under attack.[13]

  1. Eliminate the enemy units.
  2. If phase 1 is not viable, evacuate every civilian to the nearest shelter hidden throughout the village.
  3. Use all of the forces in the village to eliminate the enemy with full force using home field advantage.

Trivia

  • The hiragana あん (an) is painted on the four entrance gates of the village (one hiragana on each door).[14] This means "hermitage" or "retreat". In kanji, the character is "庵". There are also torii built all around the perimeter wall of the village.[15]
  • Masashi Kishimoto stated that Konohagakure was modelled after his own hometown.
  • In the first Naruto volume, page 87, there's a sketch of downtown Konoha. In a close-up is a billboard with a cartoon version of Masashi Kishimoto with a paintbrush.
  • After Konoha's destruction, there were very few glimpses of the village during its reconstruction in the manga until chapter 616, showing the village looking as it did before the invasion. In the anime (as well as Ultimate Ninja Storm 3), most of the village was built within the crater caused by Pain.

See Also

References

  1. Chapter 625, page 12
  2. First Fanbook
  3. Chapter 625, page 8
  4. Second Databook, page 279
  5. Chapter 500, pages 2-4
  6. Chapter 648, pages 8-15
  7. Chapter 517, page 2
  8. Chapter 616, page 1
  9. Chapter 700
  10. Chapter 700+2
  11. First Databook, page 215
  12. Chapter 7, page 2
  13. Naruto episode 79
  14. Chapter 251, page 10
  15. Chapter 436, page 8