Tsurumi Clan

The Tsurumi Clan (鶴見一族, Tsurumi Ichizoku) is one of the noble clans of Kirigakure, because of their connection with Mei Terumī.

Background
It is said that hundreds were once apart of the Tsurumi Clan. Majority of them died during the Third Shinobi World War while the rest fled the village, due to the conflict within. Only one family in the clan stood their ground, and refused to leave.

Kirigakure
Before the founding of Kirigakure, the Tsurumi Clan was apart of the Era of the Warring States. When the Senju Clan and Uchiha Clan were pointed out as the two strongest, they supported the leader Hashirama Senju.

After the founding of Konohagakure, other villages started to form. The Tsurumi Clan happened to be nearest to the land that would become Kirigakure. They took shelter and lived in this village to hide from the blood of the First Shinobi World War.

Abilities
The Tsurumi Clan is known for their kekkei genkai, Shock Release. They are one of the very few clans in Kiri that have Earth Release as their affinity.

Trivia

 * The two colors of the clan crest are blue and green. Blue representing peace and green signifying hope.


 * "Tsurumi Clan, " can also be written as, "鶴見所帯" meaning, "Tsurumi Houshold."