Kusagakure (草隠れの里, Kusagakure; Literally meaning "Village Hidden in the Grass") is located in a Mori no Kuni. Because it has Genin participating in the Chūnin exams organized by other Villages it can be assumed that it is involved in the World as a recognized minor village. The Village's shinobi use jutsu involving flora as well as Earth Release techniques. It's a part of Mori no Kuni where The country is rich with forests, some consisting of giant mushrooms or bamboo. It also has many rivers and deep ravines. The leader of the village is referred to as the Kusakage.