Otogakure no sato (aka. Village hidden in Sound)

Country Background:
The Rice Field country is marked by forests and rice fields. The country had been marked by conflict in the past, with wars with neighboring countries taking a heavy toll on its clans like the Fuuma. It was this constant strife that provided the country with enough reason to welcome Orochimaru in the hopes he could make them powerful. The current proper name of the country is unknown, citizens refer to it as the "Rice Field Country" while Sound ninja refer to it as the "Sound Country." The difference arising because of "Rice Field's" filler origin, but inuniverse it could be because the Sound think of it as their country now. The country shares borders Fire and two as of yet unnamed countries.

Village Background:
Hidden Sound is a motley collection of ninja from various clans and nationalities, all brought under Orochimaru's direction. Orochimaru traveled the world gathering jutsu and ninja in his goal to gain power. Rice Field clans like the Fuuma, volunteered for Orochimaru's army. Some clan members became soldiers in Orochimaru's army, while others were made prisoners to be used for his experiments. The village itself is a lower shinobi country. Before Orochimaru's full plans to destroy Konoha were revealed, the village was allied with Grass, Leaf, Rain, Sand and Waterfall. It is unknown if Orochimaru has been able to create and maintain ties with any other Leaf adversarial villages like Stone and Mist.

Village Leader:
The current leader of Hidden Sound is Orochimaru. A former ninja from Hidden Leaf, he fled his home country to avoid punishment for his cruel and bizzare experiments.

Rice Field People and Items of Note

Manda:
The personal summon of Orochimaru, Manda is the king of all snakes. Orochimaru's uses his blood contract with snakes to full effect, summoning them in many of his battles.

Kabuto:
Second in command to Orochimaru is Kabuto, this skilled young man provides protection and guidance to Orochimaru. Kabuto's past is not currently known, while he was a spy for Orochimaru while in Hidden Leaf, he may also be a spy for other sinister forces.

Hanzaki:
Head of the Fuuma clan, Hanzaki lead the clan as thugs after Orochimaru's rise. After an encounter with Jiraiya, Hanzaki and the clan have made moves to combat Orochimaru's influence on their country.