

During that time the village enjoyed a stability, althought it did not prosper much in economical or military way. The first historical records are from the reign of the village's First Takikage - Murasaki. However, shortly afterwards the Hidden Village went into a dark period, which lasted half a decade, and all records of its history during that time have been lost. Takigakure was founded at almost the same time as the other shinobi villages. Takigakure villagers are especially proud of the fact that despite their village's location, it being surrounded by four other nations, it has never been successfully invaded. It aims to help Takigakure in catching up with the other shinobi Hidden Villages, especially those of the Five Great Nations. This comes from the fact that many people prefer this village due to the tranquility here, although that has slightly changed in recent times due to the industrialization and modernization process that is taking place. These are all kept locked in a special vault, access to which is granted to only the highest-ranking people in the village.ĭespite not being very big and powerful, the village's population is still fairly high. The village is in possession of numerous scrolls depicting Forbidden techniques. Some are capable of using Wind instead of Earth Release. Takigakure shinobi have shown an affinity for practicing, and specializing in using, Water and Earth Release. There have been two Takikage, the current one being Zikeus. Despite not being one of the great shinobi villages, the Hidden Waterfall's still has a Kage as its leader, the Takikage, as a testament to the village's wish to gain recognition as a great force. Takigakure (滝隠れの里, Takigakure no Sato Literally meaning "Village Hidden by a Waterfall") is the shinobi village located in the Land of Waterfalls.
