A fake village emulating the past village in all aspects, size, scenery, and color made of sturdy ink has replaced the crater where Arashigakure once was. The village shares the same features as the original village but any damage caused to its structures will reveal its true composition. It is currently inhabited by faceless inky anbu operatives which when interacted with will not speak. If they are attacked they fall apart into inky masses. These inhabitants made with the intent to believe the village is populated. A strategy devised by the current Arashikage to distract the enemy if just for a few extra moments. Will serve as the battlegrounds for the ground unit in the eventual war to take place.
On either side of the two mountain passes that lead to Arashigakure are huge metal gates from a time long since forgotten forged by master craftsmen of the era. These huge gates are manned by jounin ninja at all times, and form the only feasible way into the village for groups that aren't interested in climbing over a massive range of mountains that are nigh impassible (see: everyone.) Though technically a hidden village, these gates can be seen from several miles out into the lightning country.