Post by Matt Kieski on Jan 28, 2006 21:09:22 GMT -5
Academy Student
This is the first step to becoming a shinobi. Students attend a Ninja Academy where they learn the basic skills of being a shinobi, such as ninjutsu, taijutsu and genjutsu from a chuunin sensei. To exhibit their knowledge, students are graded by tests and ranked accordingly. In order to graduate, students must be able to perform a specific jutsu (example: Bunshin no Jutsu) correctly.
Genin[/b]
After graduating from Ninja Academy, students are promoted to the rank of genin (rookie/lower ninja). The most distinguishing factor in becoming a genin, is the acquirement of a forehead protector. They are also entered into the village's Ninja Registration for identification purposes. Genins are grouped together in teams of 3. These groups are arranged by the rank and skill of individuals demonstrated in Ninja Academy to create a balance in each team's strength. Each group is assigned to a jounin sensei to perform village duties (mainly C to D-rank). The jounin sensei is responsible for training the team and determining whether or not they are worthy of being a genin. Failures will be returned back to the academy. A common test issued to genins is the bell test.
Chuunin[/b]
In order to reach this level, genins must be nominated by their jounin sensei to participate in the Chuunin Selection Exam after completing at least 8 missions. The exam is held on the first day of the seventh moon. Chuunins often become captains of military teams, which carries a very high responsibility. They generally perform C to B-rank missions for their village. The most distinguishing factor in becoming a chuunin, is the acquirement of a military jacket/vest.
Anbu[/b]
An elite military squad of ninja who specialize in assasination, information gathering and protection. They are distinguished by their unique face mask (resembles faces of animals), silver vest and a tattoo on the left or right arm.
Missing Nin[/b]
These are ninjas who have defected or abandoned their village. Since they may have secrets about their respective villages, they are considered a threat and must be eliminated. Missing nins, who are members of the elite criminal organization Akatsuki, usually scratch a mark over their village's insignia on their forehead protector.
Hunter Nin[/b]
Also known as “Body Erasers", hunter nins are specialized ninjas (subdivision of the Hidden Mist Anbu) who kill and dispose of missing nins. They make sure that important secrets (example: Advanced Bloodlines, jutsus, etc.) or information on a village are not revealed from a ninja’s corpse. Hunter nins are extremely knowledgeable about the body's structures. They can also be identified by their face masks.
Special Jounin[/b]
These are jounins who specialize in a certain profession, such as: the medical field, tutors, torture and interrogation, etc. Anbu captains are at the rank of Special Jounin.
Jounin[/b]
These are the elite rank of ninjas. They are responsible for the village's A and S-rank missions. Jounins also participate in other positions in the villages, such as test examiners and genin sensei.
Sennin[/b]
A wandering hermit or wiseman. These individuals have decided to wander outside the boundaries of their respective villages for their own personal reasons. Many retain their village affiliation, so are not considered missing nins. People who obtain this unofficial title are very skilled in various jutsus and have a strength comparable to that of the Kage of a village.
Kage[/b]
This is the highest rank a ninja can receive, the leader of the village. The title of Kage depends on the country represented: Fire Country - Hokage, Water Country - Mizukage, Wind Country - Kazekage, Lightning Country - Raikage, and Earth Country - Tsuchikage. The Kage is considered the strongest ninja of the village and must know over 1000 jutsus. A new Kage is chosen by the current Kage or by the village's council of elders.
This is the first step to becoming a shinobi. Students attend a Ninja Academy where they learn the basic skills of being a shinobi, such as ninjutsu, taijutsu and genjutsu from a chuunin sensei. To exhibit their knowledge, students are graded by tests and ranked accordingly. In order to graduate, students must be able to perform a specific jutsu (example: Bunshin no Jutsu) correctly.
Genin[/b]
After graduating from Ninja Academy, students are promoted to the rank of genin (rookie/lower ninja). The most distinguishing factor in becoming a genin, is the acquirement of a forehead protector. They are also entered into the village's Ninja Registration for identification purposes. Genins are grouped together in teams of 3. These groups are arranged by the rank and skill of individuals demonstrated in Ninja Academy to create a balance in each team's strength. Each group is assigned to a jounin sensei to perform village duties (mainly C to D-rank). The jounin sensei is responsible for training the team and determining whether or not they are worthy of being a genin. Failures will be returned back to the academy. A common test issued to genins is the bell test.
Chuunin[/b]
In order to reach this level, genins must be nominated by their jounin sensei to participate in the Chuunin Selection Exam after completing at least 8 missions. The exam is held on the first day of the seventh moon. Chuunins often become captains of military teams, which carries a very high responsibility. They generally perform C to B-rank missions for their village. The most distinguishing factor in becoming a chuunin, is the acquirement of a military jacket/vest.
Anbu[/b]
An elite military squad of ninja who specialize in assasination, information gathering and protection. They are distinguished by their unique face mask (resembles faces of animals), silver vest and a tattoo on the left or right arm.
Missing Nin[/b]
These are ninjas who have defected or abandoned their village. Since they may have secrets about their respective villages, they are considered a threat and must be eliminated. Missing nins, who are members of the elite criminal organization Akatsuki, usually scratch a mark over their village's insignia on their forehead protector.
Hunter Nin[/b]
Also known as “Body Erasers", hunter nins are specialized ninjas (subdivision of the Hidden Mist Anbu) who kill and dispose of missing nins. They make sure that important secrets (example: Advanced Bloodlines, jutsus, etc.) or information on a village are not revealed from a ninja’s corpse. Hunter nins are extremely knowledgeable about the body's structures. They can also be identified by their face masks.
Special Jounin[/b]
These are jounins who specialize in a certain profession, such as: the medical field, tutors, torture and interrogation, etc. Anbu captains are at the rank of Special Jounin.
Jounin[/b]
These are the elite rank of ninjas. They are responsible for the village's A and S-rank missions. Jounins also participate in other positions in the villages, such as test examiners and genin sensei.
Sennin[/b]
A wandering hermit or wiseman. These individuals have decided to wander outside the boundaries of their respective villages for their own personal reasons. Many retain their village affiliation, so are not considered missing nins. People who obtain this unofficial title are very skilled in various jutsus and have a strength comparable to that of the Kage of a village.
Kage[/b]
This is the highest rank a ninja can receive, the leader of the village. The title of Kage depends on the country represented: Fire Country - Hokage, Water Country - Mizukage, Wind Country - Kazekage, Lightning Country - Raikage, and Earth Country - Tsuchikage. The Kage is considered the strongest ninja of the village and must know over 1000 jutsus. A new Kage is chosen by the current Kage or by the village's council of elders.
