Tsuchikage

= The Tsuchikage, The Earth Shadow = The Tsuchikage, or 'Earth Shadow', is is the title which the singular primary leader of the Country of Earth's Hidden Shinobi Village -Iwagakure no Sato- bears. It follows the tradition of the leaders of every village being referred to as the most important element to the village, and 'Shadow' at the end, which fits perfectly well with the shinobi-nin of Iwagakure, whom utilize earth to such a degree that the Tsuchikage title should not be used in any other village, or go unused in Iwagakure no Sato.

Political Standing
The military leader of the country. They are the one in charge of all ninja in the country and are called to the front of the government in times of war. A good Tsuchikage has also been known to be used for politics even when in times of peace.

In recent times, the Tsuchikage has worked very closely with the Prime Minister of the Country of Earth in order to work to better the country.

Tradition and the Tsuchikage


Traditionally, the Tsuchikage is to be referred to as 'Tsuchikage-sama' or 'daime Tsuchikage-sama'. Even after a person is 'active' Tsuchikage, they are referred to as such, by most people. Likewise, in their death, they are referred to by their title, except by family, (Some) admirers, or loved ones.

List of Tsuchikage's

 *  - Shodai - (1912; Fall - 1939; Spring)
 *  - Nidaime - (1939; Spring - 1945; Fall)
 *  - Sandaime - (1945; Fall - 1946; Fall)
 *  - Yondaime - (1947; Spring - 1959; Winter)
 *  - Godaime - (1962; Winter - 1969; Summer)
 *  - Rokudaime - (1969; Summer - 1984; Spring)
 *  - Shichidaime - (1984; Summer - 2008; Winter)
 *  - Hachidaime - (2009; Summer - 2049; Fall)
 *  - Kyudaime - (2049; Fall - 2084; Winter)
 *  - Juudaime - (2085; Spring - 2104; Fall)
 * Miyo Jinzaburo - Juuichidaime (2105; Fall - 2106; Winter) †
 * Koizumi Hikado - Juunidaime (2109; Summer - 2109; Fall) †
 * Alchem Syaoran - Juusandaime (2110; Spring - Present) ‡

† - Non Player Character ‡ - Player Character