The villages are ripped and the alliances are tense. The shinobis can no longer continue their peaceful existence. Sasuke Uchiha and Akatsuki have caused this new tension. Pein's attack on Konoha not only destroyed the village, but brought one of the strongest nation to it's knees. Shinobis are ready to fight, and the fourth shinobi war is eminent.
Konoha is now in state of rebuilding. The death poll rose but the shinobi stand strong. They are waiting for their rightful leader (Hokage Tsunade) to bring them back to prosperity, but sadly she is incapacitated. Danzo has taken over despite of Kakashi's nomination.
Suna is aiding Konoha in anyway they can. The Kazekage (Sabaku no Gaara) is young but noble in a way where the rebuilding process might speed up. Since his near death experience with Akatsuki (Deidara) their defenses have increased. Through and through the village's loyalty to Konoha show how trustworthy they truly are.
Kirigakure is in the midst of a shift in power. The fifth Mizukage has emerged as a strong yet mysterious leader. (Mei Terumi) She has no real alliance for the bloody mist past has reigned over the village, not to mention the genocide of Kekkei Genkai. She happens to hold a great talent of having two despite the near extinction of them. As of now they live with some remorse of the Akatsuki roots they hold.
Kumogakure has it's own troubles. The Fourth Raikage has his own troubles for his brother Killer Bee has been deemed missing. It seems that he was hiding Killer Bee, the jinchūriki of the Eight-Tailed Giant Ox. He wants revenge and blames all his and his nations trouble to one : Uchiha Sasuke. While the war seems eminent a new group has emerged. Deemed their name by their capes, that are tinted by blood of enemies and their growing number, Red Dawn has been founded . Their leader hidden from view, seems to be very powerful. Rumors have spread of the organizations and a new village emerging. Many have tried to reach it's entrance but it's virtually impossible to locate. People have dubbed it Hidden Village of Sorrow. Keyword : sorrow