Land of Iron (SCB)

The is a large, snow-covered country located to the northwest of the  that is populated by  as opposed to. It is known for its strong military and distinct culture that emphasizes familial loyalty, honor in battle, and the path of through swordsmanship above all else. Due to its inaccessibility and distance from any of the, the Land of Iron has remained neutral in past wars, with the exception of the when it joined the  to aid them in defeating , who posed a global threat at the time. Despite this, the Land of Iron has remained politically detached from the affairs of the shinobi nations and refuses to become involved in any battle with the shinobi; with the shinobi themselves having long held an unspoken rule since the never to interfere with the samurai. The Land of Iron is led by the Tetsushōgun (鉄将軍, lit. "Iron Military Commander"), who oversees the military and ensures the land’s national security.