Tsukigakure

is a hidden village led by Tsukino, who succeeded her father after he died. They have a hereditary system and so positions are passed down to the next generation.

It is a custom for the people of Tsukigakure to always give strangers and newcomers warm welcomes, because of an old ancient legend of the village.

Legend
"In a time of war, a wanderer from afar did happen upon the Tsukigakure. Great were the trials he endured to drive off the destruction that placed the moon in such peril. He had a noble heart and a spirit bound by none. So was revealed our heroic saviour. His name rang with the pureness of his soul. Like unto a gentle breeze."

Trivia

 * Two shinobi from this village briefly appear during the Chūnin Exams.