Shinobi Ranking System And Shinobi Academy 2h3c1m

The Shinobi Academy, Ranking System and Rank Examination Originally ranks were subjective within Clans, with no overall established village hierarchy. Similarly, shinobi were taught techniques within their clans with no common teaching methods. This lack of organization often led to disagreements between clans and chaos on the battlefield. Forehead Protectors and Armour were given to all Shinobi to distinguish between ally or enemy, but it wasn't until the rule of Asukai no Yamato (the 1st) that a rank system would be created. During the Summer of 1214, the school was altered into the Tōrōgakure Shinobi Academy. The invention of the academy saw a great increase in shinobi potentials due to pooled knowledge, for example: Clans that lacked in Genjutsu knowledge suddenly had new resources to learn from. This also marked the first time that Clan-less peasants could enroll and learn to become shinobi. Seven years later during August of 1221, the first class of Shinobi would graduate the Academy. In addition, each shinobi was given a 6-digit Registration number to keep track of their progress. − Genin: Literally, "Low nin." 22.0 Attributes / D−Rank / Cannot exceed 3.0 / 1 Specialty. Genin are not permitted to go on missions without the supervision of a Jōnin, they are trainees. − Chūnin: Literally, "middle nin." 28.0 Attributes / C−Rank / Can't exceed 4.0 / 2 Specialties. Chūnin require no supervision, but cannot take solo missions. They are considered general infantry. − Jōnin: Literally, "High nin." 34.0 Attributes / B−Rank / Can't exceed 5.0 / 3 Specializations. Jōnin can take solo missions, but have more military responsibilities. Jōnin is equivalent to a Sergeant. − Tennin: Literally, "Heavenly nin." 40.0 Attribute / A−Rank / Cannot exceed 6.0 / Unrivaled. Tennin are elites, may be given leadership rolls and attend councils. Tennin is equivalent to Lieutenant. − Yūnin: Literally, "Excellent man." 40.0 Attribute / A−Rank / Cannot exceed 6.0 / Unrivaled. The highest rank Shinobi, second only to the Akarikage. Named after Asukai no Yamato's brother, Yū. − Akarikage: Literally "Light Shadow." Protector and leader of the village, the strongest shinobi.

Specialty Titles: − Tantō Jōnin: Literally, "Jōnin Leader." A Jōnin elected by his peers to represent the village. − Sensei Jōnin: Literally, "Jōnin Teacher." Jōnin who teach at the Academy and proctor exams. − Tokubetsu Jōnin: Literally, "Specialty Jōnin." Jōnin who formed and / or lead a specialization.

The Shinobi Academy: First steps to becoming a Ninja − Seito. There is only one way to become a shinobi. Graduate the Shinobi Academy! Children are enrolled into the Academy at the age of 5 or 6 by their parents or legal Guardian, but to be accepted you must have full citizenship and a brief physical exam and interview. While Non-Clan would have started as civilians and later applied to the Academy to study, Clan Leaders tend to teach the children of their clan the Hiden and Kekkei Genkai of their clan. In a way, clan have a form of homeschooling with the academy that non-clan do not. Typically, from the age of 5 until 10 (5 Years) students will enroll into the Minor Academy. Minor Academy Classes are generally about knowledge, Mathematics, Rankings, Laws and history. Then from 10 or 11 until 12 or 13 (2 Years) students will enroll into the Intermediate Academy. This is when students begin to learn basic E−Rank Techniques such as Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, Taijutsu, handling Weapons and Seals. They graduate in August, just before the Festival of a Thousand Flames!

Squad Assignment and Missions: The path of the Low Ninja − Genin. If you graduate from the Academy, you are promoted to Genin − Genin loosely means "Low Ninja." Genin are assigned to a three man Squad under the supervision of a Jōnin Sensei to ensure their safety. They can only complete basic, D-Rank (safe) Missions, and learn all their Techniques from their Sensei. This prevents them from getting killed before they reach potential, and from learning forbidden Jutsu. Unless supervised by their Jōnin Sensei, Genin are not allowed to leave the village gates at any time. In this regard, Genin often feel very limited and grow restless due to their total lack of authority, as well as the vast limitations imposed upon them. Tōrōgakure is known for being much more stringent, but for also having the highest survival rate in Genin out of any village. Thus, it is for their own safety. Informally, the word "Genin" is simply used as a slang to refer to a much less skillful Chūnin and Jōnin,

as the word Genin literally means "Low ninja." This usage tends to annoy Genin even further, however.

Improvements and Growing: The path of the Middle Ninja − Chūnin. If a shinobi begins to show potential, he may enroll into exams to attempt to prove his shinobi worth. To achieve a higher shinobi rank, one must prove themselves worthy of a promotion in the Chūnin Exams. Exams are held every 6 months and may be retaken as many times as necessary until the shinobi es. Exams are also used as a form of bragging rights by clans to showcase their Talents and Clan Techniques. Kōsetsumura actually has an official Ranking called Kachūnin, which lies between Chūnin and Jōnin Rank. If you fail the exam 3 or more times, you may take enroll into an

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Examination Process. This process is not as honorable or respected as traditional examination, but is much easier to complete. Jōnin refer to these Chūnin as "Nise Chūnin" (False Middle Ninja) to denote they still need supervision. While the term "Datsuraku" (Drop−Out) is more commonly used, and is much less respectful to them. Most older shinobi strictly oppose the system, seeing it as the reason for the decline in shinobi talent.

True Specialization and Talents: The path of the High Ninja − Jōnin.

If a shinobi shows greater potential, he may once more enroll into exams to prove his shinobi worth. Jōnin are allowed to perform missions by themselves, or link up with other teams to perform missions. If a Jōnin is particularly ambitious, he may enroll into secondary education to study a Specialty Career. It is the Rank which most military operations become available, and where you are seen as an adult. To achieve this Rank Promotion, one must prove themselves worthy of promotion in the Jōnin Exams. Exams are held every 6 months and may be retaken as many times as necessary, alike Chūnin Exams. There is a fee of Ryõs they will have to pay per examination attempt, to cover the costs of hosting exams. Unlike Chūnin exams, Jōnin Exams are harder and more dangerous. The combat rules are much less strict, and may lead to serious injury or in rare cases, death. This has garnered some scrutiny by the softhearted.

A Jōnin who Governs a Specialty and Trains others in it is named "Tokubetsu Jōnin" (Specialty Top) While not an official Ranking, this is used to differentiate Squad Leader Jōnin and Specialized Brigade Jōnin. In addition to Tokubetsu Jōnin, there are also Career Jōnin who will perform specialized village occupations. These occupations are acquired through Post−Academy schooling and each have their own Test Standards. To Apply for a Career, you must be Jōnin Rank. You will be interviewed by the Akarikage. Tōrōgakure has several different careers, and more are opening positions as the years go by: − Tōrōgakure Army: A soldier in the village's main military force, more than just a mercenary. − Sealing Division: A specialized brigade that focuses on sealing foes rather than engaging them. − Interrogation brigade: A shinobi who assists Interrogation, torture and darker village matters. − Infiltration brigade: A shinobi who specializes in espionage, infiltration and information gathering. − Village Crisis Control: A task force that guards the gates, aids the village in disaster and war. − Village Defense Team: A volunteer who aids in maintaining village barriers and sensory radar. − Medic: An advanced member of the Medical Squad who works at the hospital to treat injuries. − Cipher Division: A shinobi who specializes in decoding messages and sending key information. − Academy Sensei: A teacher of a class at the shinobi academy, who trains the next generation. − Shinobi Squad Sensei: A shinobi who has been assigned a personal squad of Genin to teach. − Shinobi Police: A group of police who keep the peace in Tōrōgakure should there be violation. − Shikaku Seiei: An elite shinobi who protects, and serves the Akarikage as his personal henchmen. − Clan Leader: One who leads internal clan workings, and represents the clan in most cases. − Akarikage / Adviser: Lead the village, there is only one Akarikage and Adviser at any time.

Honorable Appointments: The Path of the Heavenly Ninja − Tennin. Tennin is the highest and most exalted of Shinobi, with the root name being from "Ten" (Heavenly) and is the highest General Rank one can achieve, seated below only the Shikaku Seiei and Akarikage. Naturally, it commands a great amount of respect and authority among your peers atop the hierarchy.

The Tennin Ranking Test can be applied for during most other exams, but may only be taken once! An appointment can only be sponsored by a high ranking Jōnin in the village, and can only be done once. Failure thus hurts this shinobi's reputation in the village, and reattempts must be forged at a secret shop.