The Hot Spring District serves as both a tourist destination and the home of Yugakure (湯隠れの里, Yugakure no Sato, meaning "Village Hidden in the Hot Springs"). It shares its borders with the Waterfall District (滝隠れの里, Takigakure no Sato, "Village Hidden by a Waterfall"). This district is notable for housing followers of Jashinism, members of the Chinoike Clan, and the Harunami Clan, contributing to its diverse and sometimes volatile cultural landscape.
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The Hot Spring District, known for its dual nature of pacifism and violence, has undergone significant changes over the years. Originally focusing on non-combat activities, Yugakure, the "Village Hidden in the Hot Springs," has recently reinstated traditional shinobi missions and begun cultivating powerful ninja once more. This shift has elevated Yugakure's status, especially after the village successfully captured and sealed the Five-Tails beast into Kozui Harunami, marking it as one of the few villages to house a jinchuriki.
The district is also renowned for its hot springs, believed to possess therapeutic properties due to their rich mineral content. Doctors across the country often prescribe visits to these springs for patients with specific ailments, recommending they both bathe in and drink the waters for their health benefits. Additionally, the Hot Spring District is a major producer of potatoes, which thrive in the region’s unique climate. Each local community has its own distinctive way of preparing this staple crop, contributing to a thriving culinary scene.
Despite its reputation for tranquility and healing, the Hot Spring District is not without its dangers. It harbors followers of Jashinism, a cult whose members engage in human sacrifice to achieve immortality. These violent activities cast a shadow over the district’s peaceful image, revealing a complex and contrasting character that blends serene hot springs with underlying threats, making it a unique yet precarious destination.