Rikugun Chūi -OPEN-
Rikugun Chūi are the lowest of ninja skill levels. They possess a knowledge of all the basic ninja skills and will do lower C & D rank missions with their Rikugun Taisa sensei. Once the Rikugun Chūi has successfully undertaken eight missions, they can be sponsored by their Rikugun Taisa sensei for the Rikugun Taishō Exam. Rikugun Chūi are the lowest level of ninja. Because of this, skill levels vary drastically between Rikugun Chūi. Rikugun Chūi are put in four-man cells, consisting of three Rikugun Chūi and a Jonin sensei, in order to learn teamwork and experience true ninja life under the supervision and protection of an elite shinobi. The make-up of these teams is based on the individual skills of the Rikugun Chūi, so that there will remain a balance between the teams. When they become Rikugun Chūi, ninja start to do their bit for their village's economy, for which they are given a small payment. They are typically sent either on D-rank missions, which are the lowest rank and are almost entirely risk-free jobs of manual labor, or experienced Rikugun Chūi are sent on C-rank missions, which are a cut above that and begin to verge on real "ninja" work, though they generally have a very low possibility of risk to the ninja involved.
Jutsu Limits: 15 jutsu maximum. E, D, and C rank allowed.
Skill Information: 1 Specialty, 1 Element
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Rikugun Taishō -CLOSED-
Chuunins are respected amongst their fellow Shinobis, though they are not as skilled as Jounins they can fight at a high degree. Though at this rank they are given some responsibilities, they are still not informed on many things that happens in their Village. The Rikugun Taishō is the basic journeyman ninja of the village. These ninja can become field doctors or teachers. They were formerly Rikugun Chūi who were promoted for displaying excellent intelligence, strategy and combat skills in the Rikugun Taishō Exam. Rikugun Taishō have the equivalent rank of military captain, exhibiting strong stamina, knowledge and inner wisdom.
To Obtain This Rank: Pass The Rikugun Taishō Exams
Jutsu Limits: 25 jutsu maximum. E, D, C, and B rank allowed.
Skill Information: 2 Specialties, 1 Element
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Rikugun Taisa -OPEN-
Jounins are skilled in almost every aspect in their skills and are considered to be the heart of a Village. Jounins are a Village's first line of defense and are one of the most highly respected ranks in a Village. Most Jounins are given a team to train and are normally given high ranked missions such as A-Ranked and S-Ranked missions. The Rikugun Taisa are ninja who are highly skilled in all jutsu skills and arts. Ninja attain the rank of Rikugun Taisa through official appointment. The Rikugun Taisa generally serve as squad commander for mission operations.
To Obtain This Rank: After two months of being a Rikugun Taishō or through appointment by your respected Rikugun Taii one may acquire this rank.
Jutsu Limits: 25 jutsu maximum. E, D, C, B, and A rank allowed. 1 S-rank.
Skill Information: 2 Specialties, 2 Elements.
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Sōchō -OPEN-
Sōchō members hold many secrets that involve their Village. Any Sōchō Black Op member may be called at anytime to perform a covert mission. As they wear masks to hide their identity they act as a Rikugun Taisa to people outside the Sōchō Black Ops to convey the idea they are still Rikugun Taisa. The Sōchō, meaning "dark side" is actually short for Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai (literally Assassination Tactics Special Military Force). The Sōchō work directly under the leadership of the Hokage. This specialized ninja battalion generally work in groups of four to five. They are responsible for assassinations and missions requiring highly trained ninjas. The masks the members wear are based around the signs of the zodiac.
To Obtain This Rank: After three months of being a Rikugun Taisa one may request for this rank.
Jutsu Limits: 35 jutsu maximum. E, D, C, B, and A rank allowed. 3 S-ranks.
Skill Information: 2 Specialties, 2 Elements.
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Gunsō -CLOSED-
Gunsō are known throughout their Village as Legends and as the strongest shinobi, only second to the Rikugun Taii. There can only be at a maximum of 3 Gunsō in a Village. Most Gunsō are considered to be the next in line for the Rikugun Taii position once a Rikugun Taii dies.
To Obtain This Rank: After six months of being a Rikugun Taisa or any Sōchō rank one may request for this rank.
Jutsu Limits: 45 jutsu maximum. E, D, C, B, and A rank allowed. 5 S-ranks.
Skill Information: 3 Specialties, 2 Elements.
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Rikugun Taii -OPEN-
Rikugun Taii is the highest rank a ninja may obtain inside a Village. A Rikugun Taii leads their Village and dictates all things that goes within the Village, rather it be handing out missions, assigning teams or even filling out paper work. The village Rikugun Taii is the strongest ninja in the hidden village. The Rikugun Taii serves as the pillar upon which the village stands and the strength a village presents to the other ninja countries largely depends upon the strength of the Rikugun Taii in power. They have excellent chakra and stamina and know the most jutsu techniques. Only the Five Great Shinobi Countries are allowed to call their head ninja by the Rikugun Taii name.
To Obtain This Rank: Can only be appointed by the head admin.
Jutsu Limits: 45 jutsu maximum. E, D, C, B, and A rank allowed. 6 S-ranks.
Skill Information: 3 Specialties, 2 Elements.
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Criminals -CLOSED-
Missing Ninjas are ninja who have abandoned their Hidden Village, and as such can include ninja of every rank. These ninja are considered traitors and are hunted down because of the secrets they may hold. Other Hidden Villages would be interested in purchasing this information because it could be useful in gaining an upper hand in battle or obtaining a bloodline limit unique to a village. Villages create special units of hunter-nin to take care of this problem, although it's unlikely that every missing-nin has a team of hunter-nin sent after them. Also, some may be impossible to find unless they do something to attract attention.
To Obtain This Rank: Escape your village by fighting off pursuers. If no one attacks after 48 hours, you are successful.
Jutsu Limits: -Depends on rank equivalent-
Skill Information: -Depends on rank equivalent-