Hokage: Ryo’s Path - Chapter 86 - Denjiki Rasengan

... was simple, mostly formed of desolate Rocks. The village was built within a barrier made of those natural rock walls.

Therefore, the village was surrounded by natural hazards and known for its solide defence.

Different from other countries, the relationship between the Earth Country and the Village Hidden in Rocks was very harmonious. The Daimyōs and Tsuchikages respected each other and had great cooperation. That made their losses in the 3rd World War minimal in the origina ...