| abstract | - However, the north side of the village and closest to the back of the overhang was said to have slums and shanty towns. Ever basking in the golden glow from the more richer areas, it constantly served as a reminder that they were poor. Houses were built on top of each other and gates kept the poor within their small towns. The elite never ventured here and if a commoner somehow came into the richer areas, they were to be killed on sight. The eastern and western areas closer to the walls had vast mines that mined rocks and additional gold. Companies would then take the rock and, through the Renkinjutsu ability, transform them into gold. However, this was a strict and secretive process that the was heavily involved with. The mining areas contained many of the mining corporations, offices, and many Shinobi headquarters. It also housed any mercenaries that were hired by the Council.
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