Rank Classification

Ranks are important because they are often used to determine mission difficulty, jutsu difficulty/power and character Power Level. Generally speaking, each rank remains the same in purpose and specifications across each different avenue they're used in.

**NOTE:** Simply because a mission begins as a certain rank does not mean that it will remain that rank by the end.

## **E-Rank**

E is a weak ranking for Academy Student level people and below. Their Chakra Network isn't developed at all and tasks with E-Rank are not very difficult at all.

## **D-Rank**

D is for genin level people and tasks. D-Rank individuals have a very limited chakra development and their missions have low difficulty level. D-rank - assigned to genin fresh from the Academy. They pose almost no risk to the ninja's life and usually consist of odd jobs like farming and babysitting work. The reward for a D-rank mission is between 5,000 and 50,000 ryō.

## **C-Rank**

C is for chūnin level people and assignments. Those of this rank have trained and developed their chakra but not to their full potential. Missions have a moderate danger level. C-rank - assigned to more experienced genin or chūnin. They are missions with little to no chance of combat against other ninja. Examples are guarding people against bandits or highwaymen, background investigations, eliminating or capturing bandits or thieves, and capturing or suppressing wild animals. The reward for a C-rank mission is between 30,000 and 100,000 ryō.

## **B-Rank**

B is for jōnin level people and assignments. Those who have a B-Rank ranking generally have an advanced Chakra Network. They are typically powerful. Missions that are of this rank are difficult and dangerous. B-rank - assigned to experienced chūnin. They are missions anticipated to involve combat with other ninja. Examples are guarding people, espionage, or killing other ninja. The reward for a B-rank mission is between 150,000 and 200,000 ryō.

## **A-Rank**

A is for high level jonin or kage persons and or assignments. These missions are highly dangerous. A-rank - assigned to jōnin, concerning, among other things, village-or state-level matters and trends. Examples are guarding VIPs or suppressing ninja forces. The reward for an A-rank mission is between 150,000 and 1,000,000 ryō.

## **S-Rank**

S is for highly powerful persons and tasks. Such missions generally have to do with national security and peace. S-rank - assigned to experienced jōnin and concern state-level confidential matters. Examples are assassinating VIPs, and transporting highly classified documents. The reward for an S-rank mission is at minimum 1,000,000 ryō.

## **SS-Rank**

SS is for extremely powerful persons and unquestionably difficult assignments. Such persons can change and effect entire environments (Ex: Heiwa, Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki.) while missions regarding this ranking can cause changes on entire environmental scales.

## **SSS-Rank**

SSS is for those who are godly persons and missions that cannot be defined due to their high power-scale. Those who are SS possess godly powers. They can effect entire planets and even their moons. (Ex. Izanamimikoto)