The continent of Méihuā (梅花, Plum Blossoms) is a continent separate from the one where the story of Naruto takes place. Instead, Méihuā is located across the ocean to the far-east of the Naruto-Continent. The name "Méihuā" also comes from the abundance of plum blossoms and plum trees (梅, Ume) that can be found throughout the entire continent.
Countries[]
Within Méihuā, there are 16 unique countries, each with their own distinct cultures, religions, militaries, and political systems.
Land of Kaijū[]
The Land of Kaiju (怪獣の国, Kaijū no kuni) is one of the largest countries found on the Continent. Neighboring it is the neutral large land, the Land of Arctic Fang. The Land of Kaiju is the home of Inazumagakure, a hidden village founded many centuries ago by it's leader. The climate is mostly warm and hot throughout the entire nation, especially around it's warm and humid beaches that are covered in palm trees, plum blossoms, and various fruits. Its culture is a mix of Buddhism and Kaiju religion and is taught all over the land, but most religious thought stems from the country's capitol. In the mountains, warriors and priests practice mixed martial arts, which is commonly found amongst shinobi of this land. Bordering the northern sea, the country's marine fleet waits attentively, preparing for its services to be sold out to the shinobi villages of other nations in the continent.
Land of Arctic Fang[]
The Land of Arctic Fang (北極の牙の国, Hokkyoku no kiba no kuni) is one of the largest sovereign countries on Méihuā, located on a peninsula far north-eastern near the Land of Kaiju, Land of Bloody Lilies and, the --, an neighbor island. The country is a cold and frosty region with an unforgiving landscape covered in temperate rainforests, flourished and fruitful with resultant vegetation across the land and hidden caverns around the land, rivers and lakes connected like web and hidden hot springs. The land of arctic fang has been a warrior society that's been at war several times, several civil wars and a few major against other rivaling countries, their way of life and tradition has always been sacred and well respected amongst the community, religions and cultural beliefs shared and practiced by hidden covens and cults alike but they all drench themselves in the art of combat. The country is ruled by the Fang Daimyō while the village is ruled by their matriarch, a queen that is chosen amongst the royal family that has power and influence across the land while ensuring the economic and mutual relationship between the daimyō and people remains strong.
Land of Bloody Lilies[]
The Land of Bloody Lilies (ゆりの国, Yuri no kuni) is a medium-sized land located in-between the Land of Kaiju, the Land of Arctic Fang and the Land of Zen. This land is mostly inhabited by the infamous Jorōgumo race; the ruler and monarch of this nation is known as the Spider Heiress (クモ相続人, Kumo sōzokujin). This country boasts a Mediterranean climate and is relatively warm year-round. As such, the land gets mostly rainstorms two or three months a year; it's of cooler climate down south near the border. Due to the land always expanding and growing in size, this sovereign empire is sandwiched in-between several other nations, each of which is in a constant struggle for power. This land is famous for its exotic blood lilies that are found deep within the land at the heart of Jorōgumo civilization: The Bewitching Silk Forest, the forest where the Jorōgumo Empire resides. Within this empire, the flowers and trees are notorious for bearing leaves that change into a crimson red color. From this forest, these red-leafed and red-petaled flowers and trees have spread throughout the rest of the Méihuā continent.
Land of Storms[]
The Land of Storms (嵐の国, Arashi no kuni) is a large tropical wet country located north-west on the mainland of the continent, most of the country's northern side is bordered by the sea and is considered a very warmish-cold. The only country that storms non-stop all over has volcanoes that are either inactive or active due to the species that runs them and keep them from going rampant and explode, not only that the Kuroboshi Clan rules their kingdom Ojikagakure underground there they outlast the storms and is the second strongest stronghold in the continent. The country has many mysteries that remains unsolved but the people of storm embrace it as a proud nation that fears nothing, the things that lurk within the ocean and storm has been they're god for many years. The insignia of their country represent the white stags that governs and keeps the forest thriving with their flora fauna energy as embodiment of mother nature and they are representation to purity and great change that said to coming of a great storm.
Land of Spirits[]
Land of Tears[]
Land of Zen[]
The Land of Zen (禅の国, Zen no Kuni) is a fairly large and warm country located far down south on the mainland of the Méihuā continent. It's medium-large in size and bordered by the southern sea on it's southern front. Being one of the countries furthest down south it is one of the warmer countries on the continent and it's coast is somewhat tropical with beaches and sand. However, the further up one travels in the Land of Zen, the colder they'll notice the climate become—though not too cold, as the climate is still warm and pleasant. The country primarily consists of forests and rice farms in the south, as well as humid mountains in the north. The country religion is Zen Buddhism, so Zen Buddhist temples and monasteries can be found scattered throughout the land. Up north, warrior monks meditate and train in their various forms of taijutsu. Many become ninja monks and travelers, while others are hired by ninja villages. These monks are said to be masters of the Strong Fist and focus on external martial arts styles. They are masters of the martial animal forms and tend to mimic these creatures whilst fighting.
Land of Tao[]
The Land of Tao (道の国, Dō no Kuni) is a fairly large and moderate-temperature country located in the south-east on the mainland of the Méihuā continent. It's medium-large in size and isn't bordered by any oceans on any sides. Being one of the countries furthest down south it is one of the warmer countries on the continent, however, the further up one travels in the Land of Tao, the colder they'll notice the climate becomes—especially up in the misty mountains, where it rains and snows often. The country primarily consists of forests and cities in the south, as well as misty, cold, mountains in the north. The country religion is Taoism, so Taoist temples and monasteries can be found scattered throughout the land. Up north, spiritual philosophers meditate and train in their various forms of taijutsu. Many become ninja monks and travelers, while others are hired by ninja villages. These monks are said to be masters of internal martial arts styles. They are masters of the using their internal energies and fluid body movements to destroy their opponents and turn their strengths against them.
Silk Servant's Forest[]
The Silk Forest of Submission is the home of the Kinudorei. The forest itself is dark and gloomy; it's grey and is of hostile climate. The temperature is cool, as the sun has difficulty shining through the dark and misty forest. The native animals are dangerous and deadly, that which the Kinudorei Jorōgumo feed on. The trees are grey and pale in color, as if life itself had been sucked out of them; they look like legions of living dead. A grey mist and distant fog envelopes the forest floor. The forest is located to the north of the Land of Tao and is found in the east of the continent: Méihuā. The Jorōgumo of the forest are led my their Empress, Manjushage. Manjushage and her Kinudorei are masters of their forest's variant of Spider Sage Mode. They are also incredibly sexist towards men, racist towards humans, and are all lesbians and sexual hedonists. Manjushage rules her Forest under her own totalitarian regime, enforcing her will with an iron fist.
Land of Fruit[]
The Land of Fruit (果物の国, Kudamono no Kuni) is a large, tropical, island found off the coast of Yukishiogakure in the far south-west of the Méihuā continent. It's medium in size and completely surrounded by water on all fronts. The fine, light-colored, and warm sand, blankets the sunny beaches and their teal-colored waters; fish and fruits are plentiful and many coconut and banana trees are ripe for the harvest. The climate is tropical in setting and has very nice weather: The temperature rarely ever goes below 70° Fahrenheit and never exceeds more than 85° Fahrenheit. Occasionally, storms and typhoons off the coast can cause trouble, but for the most part, this land is considered paradise. The island is mostly inhabited by several allied tribes of half-human/half-cat natives known as Nekozoku. They're a primitive, but gentle and honorable folk who trade with the neighboring countries and seek to live in peace faraway from war and bloodshed. However, Nekozoku are seen as exotic and inferior beings, so as a result, they are highly sought after and are typically sold into slavery on the mainland.
Coast of Warm Sands[]
The Coast of Warm Sands (温かい砂の海岸, Atatakai Suna no Kaigan) is a very prosperous and hot country located in the south-east on the shores of the Méihuā continent. It's medium-large in size and is bordered by the eastern ocean on its eastern front; the water is light blue, salty, and warm all year round. The country is mostly a sandy desert with few trees and greenery, however such isn't uncommon in places such as towns, trading hubs, and cities. Salt and slaves are the two most important traded commodities and the country leader, the Sultan, sees to the day to day affairs of his people. The people live together as one, united by blood and tradition. They place a massive emphasis on trade and good business, as well as the fine arts, particularly dance: Dance is the center of their culture, heritage, and self-expression. The country is celebrated for its exotic belly dancers and most women are capable of this form of entertainment. Slavery is also an integral part of the culture here, and nekozoku slaves are imported from the Land of Fruit. This country is known to have an aggressive and devastating offensive military and navy, but it rarely sees use, as most other nations prefer to maintain their profitable trade partnerships.
Land of Owls[]
Land of Knights[]
The Land of Knights (騎士の国, Kishi no kuni) is a medium-sized land located in the far-northern region of the Méihuā Continent. It serve as the continent's primary exporter of metal and metallic goods, selling both common and precious metals to the other nations. It's also a militia-land with practitioners of the sacred Knight-Samurai mixed arts that mostly involve the use of kenjutsu and ninjutsu. The land itself is in what appears to be a never-ending state of winter, frequently suffering from blizzards and heavy snow year-round, which both serve as natural defense against foreign powers. The land is ruled by a single king that oversees the nation and it's his responsibility to ensure that peace is maintained throughout his kingdom.
Land of Winter[]
The Land of Winter (冬の国, Fuyu no Kuni) is a small country located in the north-eastern region of the continent. The weather there is always cold and the country is in a state of perpetual winter; snow covers the "grasslands", forests, and mountains. Most of the country is comprised of small cottages and towns in the countryside, but there are two major cities. Within the Land of Winter can be found the country's ninja village, Fuyugakure, a city with a giant castle at it's center: an highly institutionalized ninja academy used to raise highly capable shinobi. The leader of this hidden village is known as the Kōsetsukage, and they see to the military needs of the Land of Winter. Shinobi from this village tend to specialize in Ice Release techniques. The matriarchal leader is the Queen of Winter. On the eastern edge of this country, the Daimyō's capitol city stands tall against the waves of the frigid ocean. The Land of Winter is a peaceful and simple country full of honest, hardworking people. Never in the history of their country have they attacked another nation.
Island of Bakeneko Tribe[]
The Island of Bakeneko Tribe (バケネコ族, Bakeneko-zoku) is a island home to the indigenous bakeneko tribe like their cousins a race called the Nekozoku is surrounded in all sides by ocean and lives far east-north-east off the coast of Land of Winter and Land of Icy Winds, the people on the island obviously pay no mind to outsiders and
has no interest in the conflict of the fourteen villages only caring for themselves and Land of Fruit since they had a century old bond between the poeple. Unlike land of fruit they have claimed sovereignty and refuse to bow to any ruler even the great king in the north has no power over them only their chieftain.
Canon/AU Clarifications[]
SageOfSentiment, and Garnet von Schweetz write in consideration to this continent and its contents being that of an Alternate Universe (AU), however, Holly Winter treats it as simply an extension of the original Naruto Universe.
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