The Land of Fire was established during the Warring States Period, hiring the ninja clans within its borders after the Ninjutsu Sect split apart to fight against other nations. This country possessed Konohagakure, whose successive leaders were known as Hokage. It was also the first country in shinobi history to establish a hidden village. After the Land of Fire founded Konohagakure, the Land of Wind, Land of Lightning, Land of Earth, and Land of Water followed its example, establishing their own ninja organizations and ushering in an era in which the five great nations dominated the shinobi world. The nation's name came from one of the five basic chakra natures.
Konohagakure, Konohagakure—the hidden village of the Land of Fire, one of the Five Great Nations. Konohagakure's ninja were all loyal to the village, protecting its people as though they were family. Those with unusual abilities, who might have faced persecution in other countries, would not suffer discrimination in this village. Konoha's famous foods—Konoha ramen was especially renowned; seeing Naruto gorge himself like that really made one crave a bowl. Konoha's sweets were also quite good: rice dumplings, red bean soup, natto, and more. Buy and eat enough, and coupons were even included—excellent value for money. Konoha's scenery—Konoha had beautiful mountains and clear waters, making it an excellent place to visit. Unfortunately, there were not many attractions. Other than the Hokage stone faces, there seemed to be no particularly grand structures, though grilling in the forest was also a fine choice.
Fire Temple possessed a secret technique inheritance known as the talent of the Sage Clan, but it was later destroyed by Akatsuki. The Valley of the End was where the First, Hashirama Senju, and Uchiha Madara fought their decisive battle. Giant statues of Hashirama Senju and Uchiha Madara stood within