Ninja Academy Student: Ninja Academy students are taught the basic jutsu skills, such as Henge, Kawamiri, and Bunshin no Jutsu. Once they have mastered the needed skills, they are able to graduate and become actual ninja. genin have Chuunin sensei whom teach and nurture their talents and skills to better prepare them for the life of a shinobi. Chuunin will be either roleplayed by actual Chuunin volunteer characters, or as NPC characters by Admins and Mods. All members aiming to become gennin begin as a Ninja Academy Student; to become a genin, they must fulfill the requirements. Until that time, they may only Role play within the Academy
Requirements: None; must be aiming to have a genin Character
Character Example: Konohamaru, Pre Shippuuden

Genin: Genin are the lowest of ninja skill levels, save for the Ninja Academy Student. They possess a knowledge of all the basic ninja skills and will do lower C & D rank missions with their Jounin sensei unless they show exceptional talent and understanding of the world and combat realms. gennin
Requirements: Must complete a task assigned to the character by the Chuunin Sensei, or otherwise prove to be well prepared for genin life (Cannot gain levels after level 25)
Character Example: Naruto, Pre-Shippuuden

Chuunin: The Chuunin is the basic journeyman ninja of the village. These ninja can become field doctors, teachers, or warriors for their country. They were formerly genin who were promoted for displaying excellent intelligence, strategy and combat skills that have proved their ability to survive in the shinobi world.
Requirements: Must be at least level 10, and pass the Chuunin Exams (Cannot gain levels after level 50)
Character Example(s) : Iruka, Sakura (Shippuuden)

Jounin/Special Jounin: Special Jounin are ninjas who have gained high Jounin-level skills in one area of ninja arts. These are who are highly skilled at interrogation, combat, torture, etc. If the Special Jounin chooses to not specialize in one field, he or she may become a normal Jounin. The Jounin are ninja who are highly skilled in all jutsu skills and arts. The Jounin generally serve as squad commander for mission operations. They serve directly under the Kage, and seek to perform acts of courage to protect their country and those they care about. They also take on genin teams of three or less in order to prepare them for the Chuunin exams.
Requirements: Must be at least level 40, and pass the Jounin Exams or otherwise show exceptional talent in one or more fields
Character Example(s): Special Jounin: Anko, Ibiki Morino. Jounin: Kakashi


Kage: The village Kage (Literally 'shadow') is the strongest ninja in the hidden village. They have excellent chakra and stamina and know the most jutsu techniques. Embarking on the most dangerous missions, protecting the entire country, aiding others in events and preparations, etc. are the duties of a Kage. Though extensively difficult and unreasonable at times, the missions a Kage must perform serve to better the country and its reputation. Kages have strict requirements, as they are the sole protector of countless lives, and more often times than not: The most powerful ninja around
Requirements: Must be at least level 80, and have at least 80-100 known jutsu. Character must be well-liked, trusted, and known for altruistic services in the past. Possible Kages are selected from a group, and the position must be open in order to take it up
Character Example: Sarutobi, Tsunade

Missing-nin: Missing-nin are shinobi whom do something either so illegal that they are banished from their country, or have abandoned their country to obtain forbidden Kinjutsu, illicit items or weapons, attempted to assassinate the Kage, or have opted to unofficially exit their village to join another one, without Kage consent. Missing shinobi range from genin-level to High Jounins whom have their own path to follow. Once a shinobi has been 'banished' from his or her village (Or other ones) a return to that village will result in an attacking thereof
Requirements: Must either be banished from village, leave it without permission, or learn/use Kinjutsu
Character Example: Can range anywhere from Haku, to Zabusa, to Itachi