The Wave Country is a small island without a Hidden Village. When they ever need the aid of a Ninjas, they must look to one of the surronding countries for help, such as the Leaf Village. It is a very poor country with a struggling economy mainly due to the failing import/export trade with other countries caused by a dirty business man named Gatou. Because the country is so isolated, they don't have strong import and export capabilities which makes them very poor. Gatou took advantage of this, and with his shipping company he monopolized the import/export market. The Wave Country used to be home to a man named Kaiza who the entire country regarded as a hero, but Gatou murdered him in front of the entire countries eyes to break their spirits. It was one man's, Tazuna, continued strength that finally freed Wave Country from poverty by creating a bridge to the main land. With Gatou dead, and his gang scattered thanks to the aid of Leaf Village Ninjas, Wave Country would no longer have to live in fear. In thanks, Tazuna named the bridge "The Great Naruto Bridge" - a bridge that would be aknowledged by all.