Shinobi Organizational System

Regular Forces

The Template:Translation 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. 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

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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.

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, such as the Sasuke Retrieval Team, but in certain cases these teams are more organized and lasting, such as the Nijū Shōtai, created to battle the Akatsuki threat.

Special Ranks and Functions

Besides the standard ranks of genin, chuunin, tokubetsu jounin, and jounin, there are some shinobi who bear a special rank or function. For instance, Kumogakure has a rank between that of jounin and Raikage. This Head Ninja helps in leading the shinobi forces and is capable of representing the village. Konohagakure has the jounin Commander, who represents the regular forces in councils and likely helps in commanding them.

• (The information on this page was taken from [[1]])