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Yu no Kuni; The Country of Hot Water

Yu no Kuni, also known as 'The Country of Hot Water' or 'Hot Springs Country' is a country that existed during the time of Uzumaki Naruto and is well known as one of the primary countries that the Fourth Great Shinobi World War was fought in. The country is named for it's many hot springs and geysers that dot it's landscape, causing the nation to become an ideal vacation spot due to it's natural assets.

Economy

Unlike most modern countries with shinobi villages, Yu no Kuni's military is not even close to the primary source of income for the nation. Instead, the country thrives on being the go-to vacation spot thanks to it's natural hot springs, towering geysers, white sand beaches, and rich history.

All manner of resorts and hotels dot the landscape, bringing in citizens from all over the world to enjoy an atmosphere in which they can decompress without the worries of every day life. There's a little bit for everyone in this country, and thanks to it's location between Hi no Kuni, Denchi no Kuni, and Rai no Kuni, there is no shortage to new vacation goers, bringing in diversity from all over. It is not uncommon to even see citizens from Mizu no Kuni organizing luxury 'cruises' between the two nations. There is a strong trade agreement between Yu no Kuni and these four nations.

Recent happenings such as the rise of the NCIA and subsequent fall did nothing to harm Yu no Kuni's economy thanks to Yugakure's decline as an actual shinobi village during the time of Uzumaki Naruto. If anything, the sudden economic surge during the time of the NCIA only helped to bring in more customers than usual.

Architecture

Most buildings in Yu no Kuni are simple and traditional japanese buildings, giving the nation a rather low building level overall when it comes to residential districts. That said, the architecture of the resorts and hotels are so varied and strange that there is definitely little consistency between them. A great deal of funds are poured into the construction of new resorts in hopes of making them more visually appearing than the last with the belief that it will attract more vacation goers.

Ultimately, Yu no Kuni's greatest minds are not at all focused on the development of new technologies, but rather, how to make their hotels and resorts more interesting and unique. What they lack in practical technology, they make up for in creativity.

Terrain

Thanks to being wedged in-between the Lands of Fire, Rice, and Frost, Yu no Kuni has a great deal of variation as far as terrain goes. There are your heavily forested areas like Hi no Kuni, your sprawling valleys similar to those of Denchi no Kuni, as well as a mountain range that runs along the north that leads into the Land of Frost. And of course, the signature traits of the country are the hot springs and geysers that dot the landscape. Though many towns are quick to spring up nearby these pools of hot water, there are still many that have not been turned into a spectacle, intentionally left untouched so that the land can retain it's natural beauty.

Yu no Kuni is also a land of many rivers, streams and lakes. The most famous river is known as the 'River of the End' that is named after it's origins from the Valley of the End in-between the borders of Hi no Kuni and Denchi no Kuni. Due to how frequently the hot springs appear, most water in the country is naturally quite warm, since most springs flow into the other waterways.

It should also be noted that, due to it being one of the major theaters of war during the Fourth Great Shinobi World War, there are many places in the country that are obviously war torn and battered. Not allowing this crushed land to go to waste, however, the Daimyo of long past had decreed that these areas be turned into visitor locations where memorials were built in honor of the shinobi that had lost their life against the Akatsuki terror.

Culture

Life in Yu no Kuni is dominated by the two P's- Peace and Prosperity. The Daimyo advocates neutrality in most situations, wanting nothing to do with the politics of shinobi. This is what initially lead to the decline of Yugakure, as there was very little use for the shinobi in a nation of people who want nothing more than to relax. This neutrality has been a double-edged sword to the nation. On one hand, there is no bad blood between Yu no Kuni or any other nation, allowing them to bring in people from all nations without any negative stigma. On the other hand, having little to no military whatsoever puts the country at the mercy of anyone who decides to cause trouble for them, including but not limited to bandits and other foreign powers.

The government tries to do what it can to cover up any violent attacks in the nation, wanting to preserve the idea that Yu no Kuni is still the most peaceful and relaxing spot on the planet, even going so far as refusing to put out contracts in other shinobi villages to avoid scaring anyone away from vacationing there. However, lately they are finding more and more criminals attempting to raise hell within their borders. There has been a discussion about turning Yugakure into a shinobi village once again in order to combat these criminals, but ultimately there is not enough support amongst the civilians to start recruiting would-be ninja. Most citizens who call Yu no Kuni home are still stuck in the passive mindset of Peace and Prosperity, even at the cost of their own freedom. Indeed, sloth has overtaken this nation.

Weather

Yu no Kuni gets a little bit of weather from all of it's neighboring nations, such as moderate and comfortable climate of Hi no Kuni, the great deal of preicipitation of Denchi no Kuni, as well as a slightly heavy snowfall in the northern regions of the country approaching the Land of Frost.

Transit

Thanks to the abundance of rivers within the country, boat is the primary method of travel between nearby cities. There are also various forms of transportation offered by each hotel, though most use horse-drawn carriages.

Yugakure no Sato

Created shortly before the time of Uzumaki Naruto, Yugakure no Sato was one of the few shinobi villages that didn't quite stick. Due to the lack of applications to the resident ninja academy thanks to the 'carefree' mindset of the country's citizens, Yugakure no Sato was quickly deemed an economic failure by the Daimyo at the time. Despite already having trained quite a few shinobi, the Daimyo ordered that Yugakure's purpose be changed, shifting the village to be more in-line with the rest of the nation- peaceful and prosperous.

That said, the shinobi who were trained during Yugakure's time as a ninja village continued to do their duty as best they could, acting as bodyguards for the various hotels and resorts that were put in place. These shinobi passed down what few secrets they had to their children throughout the years. While Yugakure no Sato no longer has any official shinobi, there are a handful of citizens who do have minor shinobi training.

It is worth noting that Yugakure no Sato produced the Akatsuki member Hidan, leading people to believe that a Jashinist cult dwells nearby.

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+[[Image:Hotwatersymbol.png|thumb|250px|National Emblem]]
 ='''<span style="color:#d24726;">Yu no Kuni; The Country of Hot Water</span>'''=
+[[Image:Hotspring.jpg|thumb|350px|One of Yu no Kuni's largest hot springs]]
-[[Image:Yugakure.png|thumb|340px|Yugakure no Sato]]
 Yu no Kuni, also known as 'The Country of Hot Water' or 'Hot Springs Country' is a country that existed during the time of Uzumaki Naruto and is well known as one of the primary countries that the [[Fourth Great Shinobi World War]] was fought in. The country is named for it's many hot springs and geysers that dot it's landscape, causing the nation to become an ideal vacation spot due to it's natural assets.
 ==''Economy''==
+[[Image:Yukagakure.jpg|thumb|285px|An example of a resort]]
 Unlike most modern countries with shinobi villages, Yu no Kuni's military is not even close to the primary source of income for the nation. Instead, the country thrives on being the go-to vacation spot thanks to it's natural hot springs, towering geysers, white sand beaches, and rich history.
-All manner of resorts and hotels dot the landscape, bringing in citizens from all over the world to enjoy an atmosphere in which they can decompress without the worries of every day life. There's a little bit for everyone in this country, and thanks to it's location between [[Hi no Kuni]], [[Denchi no Kuni]], and [[Rai no Kuni]], there is no shortage to new vacation goers, bringing in diversity from all over. It is not uncommon to even see citizens from [[Mizu no Kuni]] organizing luxury 'cruises' between the two nations.
+All manner of resorts and hotels dot the landscape, bringing in citizens from all over the world to enjoy an atmosphere in which they can decompress without the worries of every day life. There's a little bit for everyone in this country, and thanks to it's location between [[Hi no Kuni]], [[Denchi no Kuni]], and [[Rai no Kuni]], there is no shortage to new vacation goers, bringing in diversity from all over. It is not uncommon to even see citizens from [[Mizu no Kuni]] organizing luxury 'cruises' between the two nations. There is a strong trade agreement between Yu no Kuni and these four nations.
 Recent happenings such as the rise of the NCIA and subsequent fall did nothing to harm Yu no Kuni's economy thanks to Yugakure's decline as an actual shinobi village during the time of Uzumaki Naruto. If anything, the sudden economic surge during the time of the NCIA only helped to bring in more customers than usual.
 ==''Architecture''==
-[[Image:Ame_architecture.jpg|thumb|200px|Amegakure no Sato Architecture Example]]
-In the majority of the outlying farm villages and towns, the Country of Rain has no particular major 'leaning' in architectural styles, but it's older buildings are distinctively Japanese and eastern Asian. Within the larger cities there are many newer buildings that are almost 'modern' in their styling, just as is true of the City of Tin. In Amegakure no Sato, the largest city in the entire small nation, there are many, many tower style buildings with modern piping and architectural style. Pipes flow in and out of the major cities as the control of rain flow is incredibly important and crucial to survival in the harsh environment. Many of the street sides and buildings are covered in these pipes which redirect water to safe sewers, many times larger than other villages as the average rainfall per year, or even per day, exceeds the needs of anywhere else in the known world.
+Most buildings in Yu no Kuni are simple and traditional japanese buildings, giving the nation a rather low building level overall when it comes to residential districts. That said, the architecture of the resorts and hotels are so varied and strange that there is definitely little consistency between them. A great deal of funds are poured into the construction of new resorts in hopes of making them more visually appearing than the last with the belief that it will attract more vacation goers.
+Ultimately, Yu no Kuni's greatest minds are not at all focused on the development of new technologies, but rather, how to make their hotels and resorts more interesting and unique. What they lack in practical technology, they make up for in creativity.
 ==''Terrain''==
-The Country of Rain is varied, as many countries on the known continent are, and has hills, forests, and streams dotting it's landscape, along with villages scattered about and wide rice fields, and farms in the -few- areas to the North which are high enough to not be caught in the 'rain shield' Ame no Kuni suffers from because of the Mountain Range in Kaze no Kuni below it (Which keeps the Desert from encroaching) and the mountains of Tsuchi no Kuni to the North, the former of which sends warm air into Ame no Kuni, and the latter of which sends cold air most of the time into Ame no Kuni, leading to a high precipitation, heavy rainfall environs, which though varied, is almost always effected by rainy weather.
+Thanks to being wedged in-between the Lands of Fire, Rice, and Frost, Yu no Kuni has a great deal of variation as far as terrain goes. There are your heavily forested areas like [[Hi no Kuni]], your sprawling valleys similar to those of [[Denchi no Kuni]], as well as a mountain range that runs along the north that leads into the Land of Frost. And of course, the signature traits of the country are the hot springs and geysers that dot the landscape. Though many towns are quick to spring up nearby these pools of hot water, there are still many that have not been turned into a spectacle, intentionally left untouched so that the land can retain it's natural beauty.
+Yu no Kuni is also a land of many rivers, streams and lakes. The most famous river is known as the 'River of the End' that is named after it's origins from the Valley of the End in-between the borders of Hi no Kuni and Denchi no Kuni. Due to how frequently the hot springs appear, most water in the country is naturally quite warm, since most springs flow into the other waterways.
+It should also be noted that, due to it being one of the major theaters of war during the [[Fourth Great Shinobi World War]], there are many places in the country that are obviously war torn and battered. Not allowing this crushed land to go to waste, however, the Daimyo of long past had decreed that these areas be turned into visitor locations where memorials were built in honor of the shinobi that had lost their life against the Akatsuki terror.
 ==''Culture''==
-[[Image:Ame_birdseye.jpg|thumb|285px|Amegakure no Sato Streetsl]]
-The life in Ame no Kuni is about as unforgiving as the rain that plagues it.  As an industrialized nation, the mentality of the land is constant growth and advancement, even at the sacrifice of one's neighbor.  That's not to say relationships here are hard to find and blandly cold, for the bonds that survive in this wasteland turn out to be for life.  This land is all about fashion and they even developed ways to keep re-breathers in style.  Depression and suicide rates are high and also are the influx of artists and dancers.  People often carry umbrellas with the same gusto as one feels about their wallets and keys.  Those umbrellas usually double for a weapon in disguise.
+Life in Yu no Kuni is dominated by the two P's- Peace and Prosperity. The Daimyo advocates neutrality in most situations, wanting nothing to do with the politics of shinobi. This is what initially lead to the decline of Yugakure, as there was very little use for the shinobi in a nation of people who want nothing more than to relax. This neutrality has been a double-edged sword to the nation. On one hand, there is no bad blood between Yu no Kuni or any other nation, allowing them to bring in people from all nations without any negative stigma. On the other hand, having little to no military whatsoever puts the country at the mercy of anyone who decides to cause trouble for them, including but not limited to bandits and other foreign powers.
+The government tries to do what it can to cover up any violent attacks in the nation, wanting to preserve the idea that Yu no Kuni is still the most peaceful and relaxing spot on the planet, even going so far as refusing to put out contracts in other shinobi villages to avoid scaring anyone away from vacationing there. However, lately they are finding more and more criminals attempting to raise hell within their borders. There has been a discussion about turning Yugakure into a shinobi village once again in order to combat these criminals, but ultimately there is not enough support amongst the civilians to start recruiting would-be ninja. Most citizens who call Yu no Kuni home are still stuck in the passive mindset of Peace and Prosperity, even at the cost of their own freedom. Indeed, sloth has overtaken this nation.
 ==''Weather''==
-Rains are common throughout most of the year, and cold weather and warm weather otherwise fluctuate at fairly normal temperatures.
+Yu no Kuni gets a little bit of weather from all of it's neighboring nations, such as moderate and comfortable climate of [[Hi no Kuni]], the great deal of preicipitation of [[Denchi no Kuni]], as well as a slightly heavy snowfall in the northern regions of the country approaching the Land of Frost.
 ==''Transit''==
-Much of Ame no Kuni is traveled by foot or by farmer's cart, because of the poorness of much of the country, though there are a rare few who use the Train extending from the Coal Country to Ame no Kuni. As well, river transit is very popular amongst the citizens. Small boats can be seen traveling up and down the river, taking trade goods and people from one destination to another. The large amounts of rainfall makes healthy rivers all year round as a reliable travel means.
-==''Amegakure no Sato, Capital of Ame no Kuni''==
+Thanks to the abundance of rivers within the country, boat is the primary method of travel between nearby cities. There are also various forms of transportation offered by each hotel, though most use horse-drawn carriages.
+==''Yugakure no Sato''==
+[[Image:Yugakure.PNG|thumb|340px|Yugakure no Sato]]
+Created shortly before the time of Uzumaki Naruto, Yugakure no Sato was one of the few shinobi villages that didn't quite stick. Due to the lack of applications to the resident ninja academy thanks to the 'carefree' mindset of the country's citizens, Yugakure no Sato was quickly deemed an economic failure by the Daimyo at the time. Despite already having trained quite a few shinobi, the Daimyo ordered that Yugakure's purpose be changed, shifting the village to be more in-line with the rest of the nation- peaceful and prosperous.
-Amegakure no Sato has always been at ends with [[Konohagakure no Sato]] since the creation of the Hidden Villages.  The animosity still holds true today, although they kindly extend their swords to the throats of other nations.  The Capital of Ame no Kuni warrants that not only does this place receive the highest dosage of rain in the land, but it's the one greatest touched by technology.  If its size were not minuscule compared to the other villages, then Amegakure no Sato could have been the seat of world dominance.  Though this is not the same village of the old Amegakurean people, the mentality and menace still holds true.
+That said, the shinobi who were trained during Yugakure's time as a ninja village continued to do their duty as best they could, acting as bodyguards for the various hotels and resorts that were put in place. These shinobi passed down what few secrets they had to their children throughout the years. While Yugakure no Sato no longer has any official shinobi, there are a handful of citizens who do have minor shinobi training.
-Some still whisper that the rain that falls in this village has ethereal proprieties.  Its largest claim to fame, however, is that it is where most of the world's technology is researched and created. The country's industry relies almost entirely on the export of machines, and its population is an astounding 32% made up of certified engineers, with yet more mechanics and tinkerers. If you want technology, you go here.
+It is worth noting that Yugakure no Sato produced the Akatsuki member Hidan, leading people to believe that a Jashinist cult dwells nearby.
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