Iwagakure's Successor

Why does everyone choose Konoha when it comes to Naruto? The Kingdom of Earth is a country that is neglected, but it does have a rock-like will. Iwazōseki deeply understands that strength is the key to survival, but if you want to help the world, if you want to live well, you must also watch the land of the earth develop well! Many years later, when Iwazoki and Onoki were communicating, Iwazoki was asked what he thought of these years of suffering. He replied: "When the rocks in the Land of Earth covered the village, I saw the tall poplar trees!"