Grade

A **Grade** (級 (きゅう) , *Kyū*?) refers to the power scaling system that ranks jujutsu ranging from grades one to four, and special grade. It is used to categorize the strength of jujutsu sorcerers,cursed spirits, cursed objects and cursed tools.

## Description

Jujutsu High assigns their sorcerer's grades to assess their skill level ascending from Grade 4 to Grade 1. Students generally start at Grade 4 upon joining the school, but this depends on experience.

Cursed spirits are ranked on a similar scale but not exact. The higher-ups can be particular when it comes to ranking cursed spirits. The distinct difference between a grade 2 and a semi-grade 1 curse is whether or not it is capable of using cursed techniques. Jujutsu sorcerers are expected to take on missions involving curses of the same level. A Grade 2 sorcerer should be able to defeat a Grade 2 curse because their skill level is closer to the strength of a Grade 1 curse.

Cursed tools are also categorized from grades 1 to 4 based on power and potency. The higher the grade, the greater advantage they provide in battle. All Special Grade cursed tools except for Playful Cloud are imbued with a cursed technique.

### Promotion

Jujutsu sorcerers can be promoted up in rank by receiving a recommendation from a sorcerer of a higher rank. The higher the rank, the more a sorcerer is paid for the more dangerous jobs that come with it. When it comes to students, their teachers are not permitted to submit a recommendation for their promotion. Jujutsu Sorcerer's can submit requests for promotions based on their recommendation of another jujutsu sorcerer to one of the jujutsu higher-ups, such as Kyoto school Principal Gakuganji or Tokyo School Principal Yagi.

When it comes to being promoted to Grade 1, upon receiving recommendations from two or more sorcerers of that rank, the nominee will accompany a sorcerer of that level on several missions. The one who accompanies the nominee can't be the same person who put in the recommendation. If they perform well on these missions, the nominee will be granted a Semi-Grade 1 rank and be assigned a mission to exorcise a Grade 1 alone. Based on the outcome of that, the decision to permit or deny Grade 1 status will be decided.

As explained by Kenjaku in his fight against Choso in the Tombs of the Star, a special grade sorcerer is someone capable of wiping out a nation with one hand behind their back.

### Grade Scale

The grade scale was invented to see the potential, strength, and overall technique of a Cursed Spirit's or Jujutsu Sorcerer's and the garde scaling goes like this:

* **Grade 4** (四 (よん) 級 (きゅう) , *Yonkyū*?)
* **Grade 3** (三 (さん) 級 (きゅう) , *Sankyū*?)
* **Semi-Grade 2** (準 (じゅん) 二 (に) 級 (きゅう) , *Jun Nikyū*?)
* **Grade 2** (二 (に) 級 (きゅう) , *Nikyū*?)
* **Semi-Grade 1** (準 (じゅん) 一 (いっ) 級 (きゅう) , *Jun Ikkyū*?)
* **Grade 1** (一 (いっ) 級 (きゅう) , *Ikkyū*?)
* **Special Grade 1** (特 (とく) 別 (べつ) 一 (いっ) 級 (きゅう) , *Tokubetsu Ikkyū*?)
* **Special Grade** (特 (とっ) 級 (きゅう) , *Tokkyū*?)

If cursed tools weapons were used against curses and sorcerers also even used by the cursed spirits themselves they are then the tools or a person that wields them is graded on the sheer effectiveness as a gauge:

* **Grade 4** - "A wooden bat is enough."
* **Grade 3** - "If you have a handgun, you can rest easy."
* **Grade 2** - "Close call with a shotgun."
* **Grade 1** - "Even a tank might be insufficient."
* **Special Grade** - "Cluster bombs *might* work."

## Grade Scale Breakdown

#### Cursed Spirit's Grades

* **Semi-Grade 1** curses that have been a benchmark for danger on several occasions. A Semi-Grade 1 curse of Suguru's attacked Yuta and Toge, and the former of which noted it was much scarier than a gigantic one he had fought previously. Principal Gakuganji also attempted to use a Semi-Grade 1 curse to assassinate Yuji Itadori. Cursed spirits that can communicate like Ko-Guy are automatically considered to be Semi-Grade 1 at the lowest. Curses of this rank can have their techniques extracted and utilized by Suguru's Cursed Manipulation, suggesting Semi-Grade 1 curses can utilize cursed techniques.
* **Special Grade** curses in 2017, there were 16 confirmed registered cursed spirits. Many of them are Imaginary Vengeful Spirits feared by sorcerers. Sukuna is recognized as a Fierce Vengeful God, the King of Curses. Other Vengeful Spirits such as Rika and Tamomo-no-Mae were registered as special grade as well. Another accepted as special grade is Disease Cursed Spirit's.
* **Unregistered Special Grade** curses in 2018 following Sukuna reincarnation, began to start appearing. The first was a Finger Bearer born from a Cursed Womb spawned from one of Sukuna's fingers. Satoru Gojo first took notice of these cursed spirits when he was attacked by Jogo one of the many unregistered special grades. Following their fight, another unregistered special grade, Hanami, would came to help Jogo, showing their intelligence and capability of working together hence why they might be special grade, however they were not registered after tbeir sightings. Later two more were confirmed with Mahito and Dagon, these unregistered special curses formed a faction of themselves to work against the jujutsu sorcerers.

#### Jujutsu Sorcerer's Grades

* **Grade 4** is a rank meant for weak and inexperienced sorcerers. Maki Zenin is the only known Grade 4 but this is due to the Zenin Family holding her back from promotion.
* **Grade 3** is an average rank for jujutsu sorcerers to have, especially students.
* **Grade 2** is an above-average level for a sorcerer. Most great sorcerers are between Grades 1 and 2, so they are not by any means weak. It is exceptional for a student to be Grade 2, a status which allows them to on solo assignments. A student receiving a Grade 2 rank upon enrolling is considered to be a genius. There are also Semi-Grade 2 sorcerers but little is known about the purpose of that intermediate rank.
* **Semi-Grade 1** is a rank for sorcerers who have completed their accompanied missions following their recommendation for Grade 1 with satisfactory results.
* **Grade 1** sorcerers are the ones who uphold the standards of what a sorcerer should strive to be and are the ones fit to lead society. It is the highest status a sorcerer can hope to achieve through the natural progression of ranks, as Special Grade is something of a misrepresentation. The level of danger on missions, the amount of confidentiality entrusted to them, and the compensation are far greater than Semi-Grade 1 and below.
* **Special Grade 1** is a rank that refers to sorcerers outside of the technical school system (ungraded active sorcerers) whose power is considered to be on above the level of a Grade 1 sorcerer. Naobito Zenin, former head of the prestigious Zenin Family, was referred to as a Special Grade 1 Sorcerer. Other elite members of the Zenin Family carry this rank as well.
* **Special Grade** is a rank reserved for anomalies within the jujutsu community. It is reserved for sorcerers with such immense strength that their destructive potential is immeasurable, making them very exclusive and unique cases, hence the title "special". As a testament to its rarity, as of 2018, there are only four registered sorcerers with the Special Grade rank.