Land of Fire

The Land of Fire (火の国, Hi no Kuni) is one of the largest and most powerful countries seen, considered to be chief among the Five Great Shinobi Countries. Its government leader is the Fire Daimyō. The Land of Fire is appropriately oriented towards the element of fire, typically having very bright and warm weather. While not the physically largest country, it has the largest hidden village.

After the Fūma Schism occurred, half of the Land of Fire's military force was divided between Konoha and the rebellious Kōgakure. In a series of events that led to all-out war between both forces including the Akatsuki, The Rise, and other outside forces from different nations; Konoha was decimated along with most of the Shinobi world population. To the extent that since then, the number of existing shinobi has been crippled and resembles what hasn't been since the Warring States Period. As well as this, tension between Shinobi have grown to the extent where many have disavowed from their villages and returned to clan life, creating a new market and danger of Mercenary-nin.

Despite the fall of the Rise in recent years, new forms of organized crime have began to appear across the Land of Fire consisting of these former Shinobi clans turning to illegal and highly industrious work. This pattern has since developed into all other countries, marking a new age in this world.

Konohagakure
The Village Hidden in the Leaf, currently led by the Fourth Hokage, Ieyasu Akimichi. The Land of Fire's hidden village and central military force.

Kōgakure
The former Village Hidden by Steel. Led by the late Dragon Born, Keldran Fūma. After the events of the Fūma Schism, this village fell from its former glory. Those remaining either were force into Konoha, or massacred for their part in treason.