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The Village Hidden by Rain
Detailed History
The first signs of a village
The origins of Amegakure are closely tied to the Plain of Endless Rains that is located in The Rain Country. The first settlers to arrive at the plain did so about seventy five years ago. The plain, thanks to the above average amount of farming allowed the settlers to easily work on crops, while the nearby lake offered them food in the forms of fish. More and more settlers arrived at the place and instead of working against each other as was common in The Rain Country, they started to work together. More farmhands could expand the fields, thus granting more crops and more food in turn. The separate, small settlements soon started to work together on a daily basis and more and more people were arriving to the Plain of Endless Rains. The area in general was very prosperous and five years after the first settlers arrived, they created their first village - The Village of Endless Rain.
The Village of Endless Rain was a far cry from the rest of villages in the Shinobi world of that age because of one thing - it lacked any contact with Shinobi. It was a village of farmers, fisherman, clay crafters and hunters. Yet, the village prospered and continued to grow at a steady pace. Eight years after the founding, it was already the largest settlement in The Rain Country. First signs of industry also showed up in the village - most notable docks for ships. The village grown so much it could not longer support its inhabitants solely from farming and fishing, so the Elder Council, the first kind of leadership that was formed in the village decided to industrialize the village. The industrialization was welcomed widely. Every person that was able to do any help did so, and the village soon started to bloom even more.
All changed in the year 420, when the three Sutā brothers arrived into the village and wanted to settle down in it. The Elder Council gladly allowed them to stay and dedicated a part on the outskirts of the village to them. The outskirts of the village were chosen because of the lack of lights during nights - it was did so the brothers can study the night sky without any limitations. The brothers were very popular in the village and in the years following their arrival, they formed one of the most important Amegakure clans, the Sutā Clan.
The first contact with Shinobi World and the Great Flood
Twenty years since the settling on the Plain, the small settlements transformed into a prosperous village. The Sutā clan spread all around the village and was gaining a well earned reputation for its deeds toward the village, deeds that were acknowledged by The Elder Council as well. The industrialization, thanks to a concentrated effort from every single villager was over. The year was 420 and The Village of Endless Rain officially become the Capital of The Rain Country. Even more people arrived into the village, together with the government of The Rain Country. The Elder Council decided they were up to the challenge it posed, and once again the entire village stood united. Government buildings were constructed, together with several skyscrapers to house the various institutions. The industrialization took on to an even larger scale then before and despite its small size, Ame was turning a highly industrialized village. The Elder Council took great caution with the process and thanks to their superior efforts, the industrialization did not destroy the environment.
More and more skyscrapers were erected to house the flood of people wanting to live in the village, and they soon became the dominant portion of the city. It was in this period of time that the first real test for the village took place. The climate of the Plain was very rainy, but after year 430, it increased drastically. Floods started to take place from the amount of rain water that fell on the plain. The aging Elder Council united the village in the efforts once again. Despite the villagers best efforts, they were unable to handle the situation, so the Council made a great decision - Amegakure will request aid from the Shinobi world. While some were worried by the news of foreign shinobi arriving in their village, most welcomed them with open hands.
The Shinobi that arrived made a shocking discovery. The sudden increase in rain activity had a lot to do with The Sage of The Six Paths - the rain was there from the time he visited the place. Rumors are that it is a technique of the Sage that was activating during periods of time, but since no records from the Plain of Endles Rains were available from before the first settling, it could not be confirmed or denied. Despite the best efforts of the Shinobi that were called, the rains overwhelmed their superior efforts. The floods made the lake spill out. To the surprise of anybody here, the water acted rather strangely - instead of destroying the village, it surrounded it in a ring like fashion. So The Village of Endless Rains was now on an island floating in the middle of the Great Flood, as the newly formed lake was called.
The Village Hidden by Rain and The First Shinobi World War
The Great Flood was over and the times were changing in the village as well. In their gratitude for saving the village, The Elder Council announced their gratitude and offered a chance for the foreign Shinobi to stay in their village. They gladly accepted and joining forces with the Sutā Clan, they started to spread their teachings to any willing villagers. Soon, training centers and a Ninja Academy were established in the village. As the integration of Shinobi into the larger society went well, The Elder Council decided their time was over and offered the leadership of the village to them. The Shinobi gratefully accepted and went on to create The Council, the new ruling body that closely followed the traditions of The Elder Council, while the leading member of The Council was being called " The Rain Shadow ", or Amekage.
Amegakure entered a Golden Age of growth under the guidance of The Council. The village experienced an unprecedented growth in every aspect possible, a growth that lasted for almost thirty years. The Shinobi system was established in the village, and the Sutā proved to be essential in this period of time. The clan rapidly expanded and was well liked in Ame, doing several important missions for the village, as well as contributing to the overall growth of the village. After twenty nine years of growth, everything changed when tensions between the Five Great Nations escalated rapidly. In year 459, the First Shinobi World War broke out, and most of the world was affected by the intense fighting.
Amegakure, having no real military nor the desire to join the bloodshed, declared neutrality. The declaration was grudgingly accepted by the combatants of the World War and Ame bought itself some time to prepare for future wars. In year 460, the basics of the Amegakure forces were prepared for their only duty - to guard the borders of the small, neutral nation. In the same year, the sides in the conflict were heading towards ignoring their neutrality to gain the upper hand in the conflict, and thus The Council engaged in intense diplomatic talks. They succeeded and their neutrality was officially accepted by The Five Great Nations. Thus, in year 463, the Amegakure Armed Forces were operating at their full capacity, prepared to defend their beloved nation. Amegakure survived the war without and damage and remained independent since those days.
One man rises, a village falls
After the years following The First Shinobi World War, things were starting to move in the once quiet village. Two men started to rise in Amegakure - both of them Jounins, both being unusually active. One of them was called Shinchi, who was rising to a position of power in The Council. The other was called Ryoku Samidare, who gained popular support for his peace oriented mindset. Both of them were well liked and it was clean that the next Amekage will be picked from the two of them. They continued their careers for several years, and both of them did great things for Amegakure in their own ways. While no longer growing, the village was stable and no internal struggles took place. Things settled down in the Shinobi World, but for Ame, they will just start happening.
Due to unrest in the Sutā clan and disagreements between the clan members, they started to fight each other in an all out war. Despite all attempts from The Council and the rest of the village to calm down the raging fights, they were unsuccessful and soon, the Sutā Clan was almost gone from Amegakure. The events had a great impact on the village, and while Ryoku advised against radical changes, The Council decided to act in favor with Shinchi - who used the power vacuum and gained further power in the village. Soon after these events, Ryoku declined to be a potential Amekage candidate, and so the road for Shinchi was clean. With Ryoku out of the way, nothing could stop him from becoming the next Amekage. That also meant nothing could stop him in his desire for power, as Ryoku Samidare left the village for some time on longer missions.
The year was 473 when Shinchi was voted the next Amekage by The Council. Upon officially assuming office, his first act was to disband The Council and usurp all the power in the village. Some villagers were wary of this event, but nothing could prepared them for the events of the two years that took place. The village entered a sharp decline in both prosperity and morality, as questionable people rose to positions of power - the most notorious was the Jounin Commander Soru Deshuga. Harsh times fell upon the village where the leadership did little to care about the events in the village. The industry declined and the population was not very satisfied with the conditions they lived in.
The Metsuke invasion and the return of Ryoku
When the Metsuke invasion took place, the people of Ame made no attempts to resist. Depressed from the previous two years, some even helped the occupation. Shinchi´s reign was ended when the Metsuke occupants killed him and installed a Prefect instead of him. The following oppression was brutal and underground movements soon started to form, most of them being dismantled in a brutal fashion. The most prominent ones were The Azure Tide led by Soru Deshuga, and the movement of Ryoku Samidare who returned some time after the occupation started. The two groups joined forces and they liberated their village, but failed to capture the Prefect. The occupation ended a few months after it started and Ryoku played a role in the events taking place in The Fire Country. There, he prepared the basics of a future alliance with Konohagakure that will ensure a better future for the village.
It was revealed that Shinchi had some regret over his actions during his last days and named Ryoku the successor in his role. Ryoku officially assumed the position four months after they ended the occupation and is working on rebuilding the village from the ground. He is working hard on putting competent people into important positions in the government, as well as to finalize the alliance with Konohagakure.
Brief History
Year 400 : The Plain of Endless Rain is settled
First settlers arrive to The Plain of Endless Rain and start to create the first settlements. They were mostly farmers and fisherman, but they laid the foundation of The Vilalge Hidden by Rain as it exists today.
Year 405 : The Village of Endless Rain
The first official settlement on the Plane was founded, The Village of Endless Rain. The village existed without any contact with the Shinobi world and continued to grow in size, while under continuous prosperity.
Year 408 : The Elder Council
The Elder Council is established, and is officially recognized as the first ruling body of The Village of Endless Rain. The industrialization and expansion of the village is starting. The growth of the village is accelerated even further.
Year 420 : The Sutā Brothers
The first shinobi in the village, the Sutā brothers are warmly welcomed into the village. In this year, The Village of Endless Rain is officially recognized as the Capital of The Rain Country.
Year 429 : The Great Flood
Drastic increases in the amount of rain falling at the Plain caused the lake at which the village stood to spill out and surround the village. The first foreign Shinobi arrive into the village and manage to save it via their efforts. The lake surrounds the whole village and is called " The Great Flood ".
Year 430 : The Village Hidden by Rain
In this year, The Village of Endless Rain was transformed into The Village Hidden by Rain. The Elder Council retired and The Council, a ruling body formed from both foreign and Ame shinobi started to lead the village. The first usage of the term " Amekage ". The village enters it´s Golden Age of growth and prosperity.
Year 433 : Ninja Academy
The first Ninja Academy in The Rain Country is officially opened in Amegakure and the Shinobi System is adopted by the village.
Year 438 : The Sutā Clan
In year 438, the Sutā Clan is largely recognized as a prominent and important Amegakure clan, thanks to their contribution to the growth of the village.
Year 445 : Establishment of the Amegakure ANBU
The Amegakure ANBU units were first established from people being handpicked by The Council. Their task was the protection of The Council at all costs. Ryoku Samidare was born in this year.
Year 451 : The Golden Age continues
Amegakure´s growth was further increased by widespread industrialization.
457 : The peak of growth
The growth of the village reached it´s peak, and The Council stopped the expansion to make solid ground for the future of the village. Their decision was welcomed warmly by most villagers.
459 : The First Shinobi World War
The First Shinobi World War started in this year. Amegakure, lacking any armed forces, immediately declared neutrality to The Five Great Nations. Plans are drafted for Amegakure Armed Forces.
Year 463 : Amegakure Armed Forces
The Armed Forces of Amegakure operated at full efficiency by this year. The First Shinobi World War ends, Amegakure remains neutral. Shinchi starts his ascension in Amegakure.
Year 468 : Ryoku Samidare
Amegakure Jounin Ryoku Samidare is starting to gain the support of the villagers of Amegakure due to his peace oriented mindset and ideas. Shinchi and Ryoku are the two most likely candidates for the role of the next head of The Council.
Year 470 : The Sutā tragedy
The Sutā Clan´s internals struggles turn into all out war, with most if the clan destroying itself in the war. Shinchi uses the power vacuum to gain more favor with The Council. Ryoku Samidare is leaving on long term missions.
Year 473 : The Council is disbanded
Shinchi was made the Amekage by The Council and he disbands it. He officially assumes the tittle of " First Amekage ". The village starts a sharp decline in all aspects.
Year 474 : The Metsuke Invasion
The Metsuke invade the shinobi world, and Amegakure is no exception. The village is captured within a matter of hours as no resistance was made. Shinchi names Ryoku his successor shortly before his death at the hands of the Metsuke.
Year 475 : Ryoku Samidare returns
Ryoku Samidare returns and joins forces with Soru Deshuga, and together they free the village. Ryoku marches to The Fire Country and prepares the foundations of a future Alliance. Later in that year, he officially assumes the position of " The Second Amekage ".
Detailed History
The first signs of a village
The origins of Amegakure are closely tied to the Plain of Endless Rains that is located in The Rain Country. The first settlers to arrive at the plain did so about seventy five years ago. The plain, thanks to the above average amount of farming allowed the settlers to easily work on crops, while the nearby lake offered them food in the forms of fish. More and more settlers arrived at the place and instead of working against each other as was common in The Rain Country, they started to work together. More farmhands could expand the fields, thus granting more crops and more food in turn. The separate, small settlements soon started to work together on a daily basis and more and more people were arriving to the Plain of Endless Rains. The area in general was very prosperous and five years after the first settlers arrived, they created their first village - The Village of Endless Rain.
The Village of Endless Rain was a far cry from the rest of villages in the Shinobi world of that age because of one thing - it lacked any contact with Shinobi. It was a village of farmers, fisherman, clay crafters and hunters. Yet, the village prospered and continued to grow at a steady pace. Eight years after the founding, it was already the largest settlement in The Rain Country. First signs of industry also showed up in the village - most notable docks for ships. The village grown so much it could not longer support its inhabitants solely from farming and fishing, so the Elder Council, the first kind of leadership that was formed in the village decided to industrialize the village. The industrialization was welcomed widely. Every person that was able to do any help did so, and the village soon started to bloom even more.
All changed in the year 420, when the three Sutā brothers arrived into the village and wanted to settle down in it. The Elder Council gladly allowed them to stay and dedicated a part on the outskirts of the village to them. The outskirts of the village were chosen because of the lack of lights during nights - it was did so the brothers can study the night sky without any limitations. The brothers were very popular in the village and in the years following their arrival, they formed one of the most important Amegakure clans, the Sutā Clan.
The first contact with Shinobi World and the Great Flood
Twenty years since the settling on the Plain, the small settlements transformed into a prosperous village. The Sutā clan spread all around the village and was gaining a well earned reputation for its deeds toward the village, deeds that were acknowledged by The Elder Council as well. The industrialization, thanks to a concentrated effort from every single villager was over. The year was 420 and The Village of Endless Rain officially become the Capital of The Rain Country. Even more people arrived into the village, together with the government of The Rain Country. The Elder Council decided they were up to the challenge it posed, and once again the entire village stood united. Government buildings were constructed, together with several skyscrapers to house the various institutions. The industrialization took on to an even larger scale then before and despite its small size, Ame was turning a highly industrialized village. The Elder Council took great caution with the process and thanks to their superior efforts, the industrialization did not destroy the environment.
More and more skyscrapers were erected to house the flood of people wanting to live in the village, and they soon became the dominant portion of the city. It was in this period of time that the first real test for the village took place. The climate of the Plain was very rainy, but after year 430, it increased drastically. Floods started to take place from the amount of rain water that fell on the plain. The aging Elder Council united the village in the efforts once again. Despite the villagers best efforts, they were unable to handle the situation, so the Council made a great decision - Amegakure will request aid from the Shinobi world. While some were worried by the news of foreign shinobi arriving in their village, most welcomed them with open hands.
The Shinobi that arrived made a shocking discovery. The sudden increase in rain activity had a lot to do with The Sage of The Six Paths - the rain was there from the time he visited the place. Rumors are that it is a technique of the Sage that was activating during periods of time, but since no records from the Plain of Endles Rains were available from before the first settling, it could not be confirmed or denied. Despite the best efforts of the Shinobi that were called, the rains overwhelmed their superior efforts. The floods made the lake spill out. To the surprise of anybody here, the water acted rather strangely - instead of destroying the village, it surrounded it in a ring like fashion. So The Village of Endless Rains was now on an island floating in the middle of the Great Flood, as the newly formed lake was called.
The Village Hidden by Rain and The First Shinobi World War
The Great Flood was over and the times were changing in the village as well. In their gratitude for saving the village, The Elder Council announced their gratitude and offered a chance for the foreign Shinobi to stay in their village. They gladly accepted and joining forces with the Sutā Clan, they started to spread their teachings to any willing villagers. Soon, training centers and a Ninja Academy were established in the village. As the integration of Shinobi into the larger society went well, The Elder Council decided their time was over and offered the leadership of the village to them. The Shinobi gratefully accepted and went on to create The Council, the new ruling body that closely followed the traditions of The Elder Council, while the leading member of The Council was being called " The Rain Shadow ", or Amekage.
Amegakure entered a Golden Age of growth under the guidance of The Council. The village experienced an unprecedented growth in every aspect possible, a growth that lasted for almost thirty years. The Shinobi system was established in the village, and the Sutā proved to be essential in this period of time. The clan rapidly expanded and was well liked in Ame, doing several important missions for the village, as well as contributing to the overall growth of the village. After twenty nine years of growth, everything changed when tensions between the Five Great Nations escalated rapidly. In year 459, the First Shinobi World War broke out, and most of the world was affected by the intense fighting.
Amegakure, having no real military nor the desire to join the bloodshed, declared neutrality. The declaration was grudgingly accepted by the combatants of the World War and Ame bought itself some time to prepare for future wars. In year 460, the basics of the Amegakure forces were prepared for their only duty - to guard the borders of the small, neutral nation. In the same year, the sides in the conflict were heading towards ignoring their neutrality to gain the upper hand in the conflict, and thus The Council engaged in intense diplomatic talks. They succeeded and their neutrality was officially accepted by The Five Great Nations. Thus, in year 463, the Amegakure Armed Forces were operating at their full capacity, prepared to defend their beloved nation. Amegakure survived the war without and damage and remained independent since those days.
One man rises, a village falls
After the years following The First Shinobi World War, things were starting to move in the once quiet village. Two men started to rise in Amegakure - both of them Jounins, both being unusually active. One of them was called Shinchi, who was rising to a position of power in The Council. The other was called Ryoku Samidare, who gained popular support for his peace oriented mindset. Both of them were well liked and it was clean that the next Amekage will be picked from the two of them. They continued their careers for several years, and both of them did great things for Amegakure in their own ways. While no longer growing, the village was stable and no internal struggles took place. Things settled down in the Shinobi World, but for Ame, they will just start happening.
Due to unrest in the Sutā clan and disagreements between the clan members, they started to fight each other in an all out war. Despite all attempts from The Council and the rest of the village to calm down the raging fights, they were unsuccessful and soon, the Sutā Clan was almost gone from Amegakure. The events had a great impact on the village, and while Ryoku advised against radical changes, The Council decided to act in favor with Shinchi - who used the power vacuum and gained further power in the village. Soon after these events, Ryoku declined to be a potential Amekage candidate, and so the road for Shinchi was clean. With Ryoku out of the way, nothing could stop him from becoming the next Amekage. That also meant nothing could stop him in his desire for power, as Ryoku Samidare left the village for some time on longer missions.
The year was 473 when Shinchi was voted the next Amekage by The Council. Upon officially assuming office, his first act was to disband The Council and usurp all the power in the village. Some villagers were wary of this event, but nothing could prepared them for the events of the two years that took place. The village entered a sharp decline in both prosperity and morality, as questionable people rose to positions of power - the most notorious was the Jounin Commander Soru Deshuga. Harsh times fell upon the village where the leadership did little to care about the events in the village. The industry declined and the population was not very satisfied with the conditions they lived in.
The Metsuke invasion and the return of Ryoku
When the Metsuke invasion took place, the people of Ame made no attempts to resist. Depressed from the previous two years, some even helped the occupation. Shinchi´s reign was ended when the Metsuke occupants killed him and installed a Prefect instead of him. The following oppression was brutal and underground movements soon started to form, most of them being dismantled in a brutal fashion. The most prominent ones were The Azure Tide led by Soru Deshuga, and the movement of Ryoku Samidare who returned some time after the occupation started. The two groups joined forces and they liberated their village, but failed to capture the Prefect. The occupation ended a few months after it started and Ryoku played a role in the events taking place in The Fire Country. There, he prepared the basics of a future alliance with Konohagakure that will ensure a better future for the village.
It was revealed that Shinchi had some regret over his actions during his last days and named Ryoku the successor in his role. Ryoku officially assumed the position four months after they ended the occupation and is working on rebuilding the village from the ground. He is working hard on putting competent people into important positions in the government, as well as to finalize the alliance with Konohagakure.
Brief History
Year 400 : The Plain of Endless Rain is settled
First settlers arrive to The Plain of Endless Rain and start to create the first settlements. They were mostly farmers and fisherman, but they laid the foundation of The Vilalge Hidden by Rain as it exists today.
Year 405 : The Village of Endless Rain
The first official settlement on the Plane was founded, The Village of Endless Rain. The village existed without any contact with the Shinobi world and continued to grow in size, while under continuous prosperity.
Year 408 : The Elder Council
The Elder Council is established, and is officially recognized as the first ruling body of The Village of Endless Rain. The industrialization and expansion of the village is starting. The growth of the village is accelerated even further.
Year 420 : The Sutā Brothers
The first shinobi in the village, the Sutā brothers are warmly welcomed into the village. In this year, The Village of Endless Rain is officially recognized as the Capital of The Rain Country.
Year 429 : The Great Flood
Drastic increases in the amount of rain falling at the Plain caused the lake at which the village stood to spill out and surround the village. The first foreign Shinobi arrive into the village and manage to save it via their efforts. The lake surrounds the whole village and is called " The Great Flood ".
Year 430 : The Village Hidden by Rain
In this year, The Village of Endless Rain was transformed into The Village Hidden by Rain. The Elder Council retired and The Council, a ruling body formed from both foreign and Ame shinobi started to lead the village. The first usage of the term " Amekage ". The village enters it´s Golden Age of growth and prosperity.
Year 433 : Ninja Academy
The first Ninja Academy in The Rain Country is officially opened in Amegakure and the Shinobi System is adopted by the village.
Year 438 : The Sutā Clan
In year 438, the Sutā Clan is largely recognized as a prominent and important Amegakure clan, thanks to their contribution to the growth of the village.
Year 445 : Establishment of the Amegakure ANBU
The Amegakure ANBU units were first established from people being handpicked by The Council. Their task was the protection of The Council at all costs. Ryoku Samidare was born in this year.
Year 451 : The Golden Age continues
Amegakure´s growth was further increased by widespread industrialization.
457 : The peak of growth
The growth of the village reached it´s peak, and The Council stopped the expansion to make solid ground for the future of the village. Their decision was welcomed warmly by most villagers.
459 : The First Shinobi World War
The First Shinobi World War started in this year. Amegakure, lacking any armed forces, immediately declared neutrality to The Five Great Nations. Plans are drafted for Amegakure Armed Forces.
Year 463 : Amegakure Armed Forces
The Armed Forces of Amegakure operated at full efficiency by this year. The First Shinobi World War ends, Amegakure remains neutral. Shinchi starts his ascension in Amegakure.
Year 468 : Ryoku Samidare
Amegakure Jounin Ryoku Samidare is starting to gain the support of the villagers of Amegakure due to his peace oriented mindset and ideas. Shinchi and Ryoku are the two most likely candidates for the role of the next head of The Council.
Year 470 : The Sutā tragedy
The Sutā Clan´s internals struggles turn into all out war, with most if the clan destroying itself in the war. Shinchi uses the power vacuum to gain more favor with The Council. Ryoku Samidare is leaving on long term missions.
Year 473 : The Council is disbanded
Shinchi was made the Amekage by The Council and he disbands it. He officially assumes the tittle of " First Amekage ". The village starts a sharp decline in all aspects.
Year 474 : The Metsuke Invasion
The Metsuke invade the shinobi world, and Amegakure is no exception. The village is captured within a matter of hours as no resistance was made. Shinchi names Ryoku his successor shortly before his death at the hands of the Metsuke.
Year 475 : Ryoku Samidare returns
Ryoku Samidare returns and joins forces with Soru Deshuga, and together they free the village. Ryoku marches to The Fire Country and prepares the foundations of a future Alliance. Later in that year, he officially assumes the position of " The Second Amekage ".
Important Persons
Shinchi
Shinchi was the first Amekage after he disbanded The Council, thus ending the Golden Age of the village. By assuming the role, he started the sharp decline of the village. His rule was followed by no activity or interest in the improvement of the quality of life in the village, as he believed it was already at its peak. This lack of interest in these matters led to the sharp decline - Shinchi´s rule did not care about maintaining the quality of life achieved by decades of hard work. Most of his rule was not documented, and the Amekage archives were destroyed, leaving no records behind. Sources close to him tell that Shinchi showed remorse in his last days and named Ryoku his successor. A few days later, he met his demise at the hands of The Metsuke.
Soru Deshuga
The Jounin Commander who assumed his position under the rule of Shinchi. Brutal, careless and willing to do anything to achieve his goals. His personality led him to commiting several crimes against his own village. Despite all of this, Soru played an important role in freeing Amegakure from the Metsuke oppression and remained in power some time after the village was freed. His headquarters was raided as soon as Ryoku returned from The Fire Country and most most of the files on him received the " Classified " stamp on then. Soru was imprisoned and locked away from all the public life in Amegakure.
Ryoku Samidare
The Second Amekage that helped in freeing the village, Ryoku Samidare made a name for himself even before he became the Amekage, due to his strong belief in piece and determination to act in this way. After his return from long term diplomatic missions, he was essential in freeing the village. Immediately after Amegakure was liberated, he marched into The Fire Country and aided Konoha forces in their struggle. Before returning to his village, Ryoku made the groundwork for a future alliance between the two villages. His next efforts were focused on rebuilding the village, both from the inside and outside. Rumors are saying he managed to stop the rain that was connected to the Sage of The Six Paths, but they were never confirmed.
Shinchi
Shinchi was the first Amekage after he disbanded The Council, thus ending the Golden Age of the village. By assuming the role, he started the sharp decline of the village. His rule was followed by no activity or interest in the improvement of the quality of life in the village, as he believed it was already at its peak. This lack of interest in these matters led to the sharp decline - Shinchi´s rule did not care about maintaining the quality of life achieved by decades of hard work. Most of his rule was not documented, and the Amekage archives were destroyed, leaving no records behind. Sources close to him tell that Shinchi showed remorse in his last days and named Ryoku his successor. A few days later, he met his demise at the hands of The Metsuke.
Soru Deshuga
The Jounin Commander who assumed his position under the rule of Shinchi. Brutal, careless and willing to do anything to achieve his goals. His personality led him to commiting several crimes against his own village. Despite all of this, Soru played an important role in freeing Amegakure from the Metsuke oppression and remained in power some time after the village was freed. His headquarters was raided as soon as Ryoku returned from The Fire Country and most most of the files on him received the " Classified " stamp on then. Soru was imprisoned and locked away from all the public life in Amegakure.
Ryoku Samidare
The Second Amekage that helped in freeing the village, Ryoku Samidare made a name for himself even before he became the Amekage, due to his strong belief in piece and determination to act in this way. After his return from long term diplomatic missions, he was essential in freeing the village. Immediately after Amegakure was liberated, he marched into The Fire Country and aided Konoha forces in their struggle. Before returning to his village, Ryoku made the groundwork for a future alliance between the two villages. His next efforts were focused on rebuilding the village, both from the inside and outside. Rumors are saying he managed to stop the rain that was connected to the Sage of The Six Paths, but they were never confirmed.
