S-rank

S-rank ( Sランク , Esu ranku ) is one of the six classifications. It is preceded by A-rank . It is typically used when classifying techniques intended for highly experienced jōnin and Kage -level shinobi . S-rank techniques are almost always unique to a single user, and as such are trademark abilities of that user.

Missions can also be classified as S-rank, these are the highest paying and most dangerous type of mission a ninja can go on. These missions are exclusively assigned to highly skilled jōnin or large squads of ninja. S-rank missions pay at least 1,000,000 ryō .

"S-rank" is also a designation given to extremely powerful missing-nin , earning them a place in their village of origin's Bingo Book . The organisation Akatsuki was stated to be comprised mostly of S-rank criminals.

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- List of S-rank characters
- List of S-rank techniques

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