Shinobi Organizational System
Regular Forces
The Seiki Butai (regular forces) form the foundation of the village and its shinobi system. The majority of shinobi are a part of these forces and together, either individually or in teams, they perform the majority of the missions the village receives. They are also tasked with the various duties within the organization, such as training and office work.
When an Academy student graduates, they usually become a part of these forces, assuming the rank of Genin. Via various exams and tests, they can be promoted to higher ranks, first to Chuunin, second to Jounin and the most skilled of a village are given the honorary title of Sennin. The leader of a hidden village is a Sennin with the title of Kage. Sometimes, when a shinobi is specialized in a very specific skill, they can assume the rank of Tokubetsu Jounin, which is ranked between chuunin and jounin (Only NPC's will be assigned as Tokubetsu Jounin).
Ranks
Genin
- (See Genin)
Chuunin
- (See Chuunin)
Jounin
- (See Jounin)
Sennin
- (See Sennin)
Kage
- (See Kage)
Teams
Although the higher-ranking members of the regular forces often perform missions alone, most are done in teams. The most basic team is the one a genin is placed in after graduation. This so-called three-man cell consists of three genin under the guidance of a jounin. These teams are meant to give the new shinobi practical skills, while already being a productive member of the organization. Usually, strong bonds are cultivated between the members of such a team, lasting their entire lives. Because of these bonds and the fact that working with one's long-time team-mates is usually more efficient, these teams often last even after all members have been promoted to chuunin or higher. It is not uncommon for teams of two, three or four to get together and take many missions together.
Besides these basic teams, there are also teams and groups created for specific missions and tasks. Sometimes these are ad hoc teams only exist for the duration of the mission.
Special Ranks and Organizations
Many villages have organizations or special ranks that represent certain responsibilities for that ninja. For instance, Iwagakure no Sato has the I.A.F. and Kirigakure no Sato has the D.E.A.T.H. organizations. In game these will function as an additional title the character has, meaning that your character would still be a chuunin or jounin in the I.A.F. Also a title may be given to a character representing a special job they occupy in the village. For instance, some villages have Academy Teachers and Head of Police.