IWAGAKURE (Hidden Stone)

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Iwagakure (岩隠れの里, Iwagakure no Sato) is the hidden village of the Land of Earth. As the village of one of the Five Great Shinobi Countries, Iwagakure has a Kage as its leader known as the Tsuchikage. The rocky mountain ranges that surround the village provide a natural stronghold that it is very proud of. The village's infrastructure is built from much of the surrounding rock and stone, shaped into tower-like structures that are inter-connected by a network of bridges. The Tsuchikage's residence seems to be the tallest structure with a cone-shaped roof and bears the kanji for "Earth" (土, Tsuchi) on it. The standard attire for Iwa shinobi consists of red outfit — which can either have one, or both sleeves — a lapel which is usually found on the side without a sleeve and a brown flak jacket — which also may, or may not have a pouch attached to it. They also tend to wear mesh armor around their ankles. Many Iwagakure ninja use Earth Release techniques. Iwagakure is well-known for the rock-hard attitude of its shinobi; as soon as the Tsuchikage gives an order, the Iwa-nin follow it without hesitation, even if it means death.

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Kengan no Jutsu (Fist Rock Technique)
Rank: C
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Offensive, Supplementary
Description: With this technique, the Iwa shinobi will encase their forearm in a hard rock, granting them the ability to deal a powerful hardened punch against an opponent while being protected from direct contact with their target. This rock glove will naturally increase the power behind the user's punch.



Kajūgan no Jutsu (Weighted Rock Technique)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Description: A very effective Doton technique, with it, the Iwa shinobi will an object they come in contact with into stone by coating them in rock. This process increases the weight of the object and can also be used against organic material. When the user is elevated, the petrifaction process will cause the material to fall away and crash into the floor below. Essentially, this technique enhances the target's gravity at the user's discretion. The enemy's mobility is diminished, as the person is crushed by gravity. This technique can also be applied to the user, and although it decreases their speed, it increases their weight drastically and thus improves their strength. This method makes it possible for even a weak person to land a devastating hit. This works mainly on targets the size of a human body



Keijuugan no Jutsu (Light Rock Technique)
Rank: B
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Description: Contrary to its counterpart, Kajūgan, this technique allows the Iwa-nin to reduce one's gravity, making it much lighter. The atmosphere, along with their body, can be lightened in order to seemingly 'take flight' thus increasing their maneuverability. With enough practice, the user can control their flight through the sky with specific bodily movements. However, a consequence of using this technique on oneself or another individual is a decrease in the physical force of the affected person's attacks. This technique is able to also manipulate the weight of other targets. By touching his target, the user could instead take their gravity away and regulate just how much is taken. This affects targets mainly the size of a human body.



Choukajuugan no Jutsu (Ultra Added Weight Rock Technique)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Description: This large scale version of Kajuugan no Jutsu allows the Iwa shinobi to increase the weight of the object they touch, but on a much larger scale. Rather than just affect an object the size of a human body, it can now affect large objects and targets, such as structures and summons.



Choukeijuugan no Jutsu (Ultra Light Weight Rock Technique)
Rank: A
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m)
Type: Supplementary
Description: This large scale version of Keijuugan no Jutsu allows the Iwa-nin to decrease the weight of any gigantic object they touch. The user can use this technique to lift enormous objects that they normally wouldn't be able, such as incredibly large boulders and summons.



Banri Doryuuheki (Ten Thousand Ri Earth Style Wall)
Rank: S
Range: Close (0m ~ 5m), Mid (5m ~10m), , Far (10m+)
Type: Defensive
Description: Considered to be Iwa's ultimate defensive technique, this is a tandem jutsu among which allows for the creation of a long rock wall. Standing side by side, Iwa shinobi will form the needed hand seals and then emit a stream of Doton mud from their mouths, which solidifies into multiple columns of earth. These grow upwards from the ground and together, form a hard, defensive wall.