Jōnin

are generally highly experienced and highly skilled shinobi who serve as military captains, whose abilities are considered superhuman.Rin no Sho, page 261 Jōnin are generally able to use at least two types of elemental chakra.Naruto chapter 316, page 5 It is not unusual for jōnin to go on missions alone. They are often sent on A-rank missions, and if experienced enough, S-rank missions as well (which are considered to be the greatest difficulty).
To become a jōnin, one may be recommended. If enough villagers and the respective Kage deem the shinobi to be fitting to the rank, they will be promoted.Naruto Anime Profiles DatabookRoad to Ninja: Naruto the Movie In the anime, another way to become a jōnin is to participate in the Jōnin Exam.Naruto episode 207 
When a ninja becomes a jōnin, they may be assigned to supervise a three-man genin team. Their duty will be to instruct and train them to become competent ninja. They also can decide when the genin are ready to participate in the Chūnin Exams. 
In Konohagakure, it is up to the jōnin to decide whether a candidate Hokage would be given the position permanently. They also have a special rank known as Jōnin Commander. Shinobi who have jōnin-level skills in only a specialised area are classified as Tokubetsu Jōnin.
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== Trivia ==
* In the anime, Aoi Rokushō attained the rank of jōnin in Amegakure mainly by selling confidential information of his former village, Konohagakure, where he was originally a chūnin.
* In the anime, Shikamaru states the Sound Four's skills were that of jōnin-level.Naruto: Shippūden episode 304
* In the anime, Kosuke Maruboshi easily qualifies as a jōnin, a promotion he repeatedly declines as a self-punishment for costing his comrades' lives during his youth.
== References ==
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