Shinobi Explanations

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Ranks

Student - Ninja Academy students like Konohamaru are taught the basic jutsu skills. Once they have mastered the needed skills, they are able to graduate and become actual ninja. However if the new Genin do not impress their Jounin sensei, they can be sent back to the Academy for further training. ~ LeafNinja.

Genin - Genin 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 Jounin sensei. Once the Genin has successfully undertaken eight missions, they can be sponsored by their Jounin sensei for the Chuunin Exam. ~ LeafNinja.

Chuunin - The Chuunin is the basic journeyman ninja of the village. These ninja can become field doctors or teachers. They were formerly Genin who were promoted for displaying excellent intelligence, strategy and combat skills in the Chuunin Exam. Chuunin have the equivalent rank of military captain, exhibiting strong stamina, knowledge and inner wisdom. ~ LeafNinja.

Special Jounin - Special Jounin are ninjas who have gained high Jounin-level skills in one area of ninja arts. These are ninja like Morino Ibiki, who is highly skilled at interrogation and torture. Ninja attain the rank of Special Jounin through official appointment. ~ LeafNinja.

Jounin - The Jounin are ninja who are highly skilled in all jutsu skills and arts. Ninja attain the rank of Jounin through official appointment. The Jounin generally serve as squad commander for mission operations. ~ LeafNinja.

Kage - The village Kage is the strongest ninja in the hidden village. The Kage 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 Kage 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 Kage name. ~ LeafNinja.

ANBU - The ANBU is not exactly a rank of a ninja. The ANBU operates as top-level assassins, interrogators, and also hunters of ninja who, for whatever reason, have defected from their village. They are a secretive organization that exists in every village and are under the direct orders of their Kage. Life expectancy for ANBU members is very short as they have the most dangerous assignments; they wear animal masks (representing the animals of the Zodiac) to protect their identity and to further induce fear into their targets. ANBU members also have a tattoo on their shoulder. ~ NarutoCentral.

Sannin - The Sannin is the name of three ninjas with with immense skill. Many times they are as powerful, if not more powerful, than Kages. They usually live away from the village to keep a low profile but are forced to keep in touch with the village every now and then for safety measures. Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade are all considered to be the Sannin. ~ NarutoCentral.

Missing-Nin - These ninja are no longer considered shinobi of any village, and are sometimes found to be a threat, like the Akatsuki member, Itachi Uchiha. He is ranked an S-class criminal, and if found, may be executed. These ninja also try to stay in hiding, and only appear when they find it absolutely necessary.

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Weapons

Kunai - This throwing knife is one of the common weapons of a ninja. It is often kept in a holster on the leg in a pouch attached to the belt. The Kunai can be used in conjunction with explosive tags and other weapons to form deadly combos.

Concealed Mouth Ember - When going into battle, a ninja may store a small combustible ember in their mouth. The ember must be bitten to be activated. The ninja can then spit the ember at a combustible substance to help ignite it.

Exploding Note -
The exploding note is a piece of parchment paper which has script on it that serves to facilitate its explosive properties. The ninja can attach the note to another object such as a kunai or log. When the note is set it begins a slow burn which results in a large explosion.

Exploding Pouch - A variation on the exploding note, these small pouches can be attached to a target and then explode a few seconds later.

Exploding Smoke Grenade - When the pin is pulled on this grenade, the result is a large explosion and the release of smoke. This allows the ninja to carry out their maneuvers in secret.

Heroes Water - This special water from Hidden Waterfall allows a ninja to have a ten-fold increase in chakra for a short period of time. By drinking drops of the water, the ninja of the village could increase their fighting ability to compensate for their villages lack of a strong Kage leader. Unfortunately in exchange for the power, the water also eats away at your life.

HyourouGan (Soldier Provision Pills) - When the soldier pill is swallowed, it allows the ninja to fight for several days without rest. The pill is full of proteins and a special stimulant that momentarily increases the ninja's chakra.

Makibishi - This weapon is primarily used during escape, numerous makibishi are thrown on the ground and enemy soldiers will have a difficult time pursuing because the spiked metal can penetrate the sole of the shoe wear.

Senbon (Needle) - The senbon was first used by doctors in acupuncture, it was then adopted by ninja and Hunter-nins to hit points on the body to cause death, deaden limbs or cause their target to fall unconscious.

Shuriken - Another common weapon, the shuriken is often kept in a holster on the leg or in a pouch attached to the belt.

Umbrella - This weapon is used by Rain ninja. Worn on the back, the ninja can quickly open the umbrella and hurl it into the air. While spinning in the air, the umbrella can unleash a rain of needles upon the target.

Windmill Shuriken - In its folded state, all four arms of the shuriken are folded together. When full unfolded the large shuriken can be thrown through the air causing great damage.

~ Above (c) to LeafNinja.

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Shinobi & Jutsus & Such

Kunoichi - A female shinobi.

Shinobi - Ninja and kunoichi mixed.

Ninja - A male shinobi.

Martial Arts - Things like taijutsu.

Taijutsu - Physical combat.

Ninjutsu - Chakra based attacks, like fire breath.

Chakra - An secret energy from the inside, used for Genjutsu and Ninjutsu.

Genjutsu - Illusional moves that require chakra.

Fuuinjutsu - Fuuinjutsu techniques are the sealing techniques of the ninja. They allow the ninja to contain the elements and demons.

Doujutsu - An inherited type of move, like Sharingan.

Kinjutsu - Banned jutsu, like Rock Lee's Hidden Lotus.

Sharingan - Sharingan is the blood inheritance limit of the Uchiha Clan. The Uchiha are said to be descendants of the Hyuuga, with the Byakugan changing into the Sharingan over time. This doujutsu (eye skill) gives one the ability to read Genjutsu, Taijutsu and Ninjutsu and then defeat it.

Byakugan - Each clan member possess the "Byakugan" or "White Eye." When the "Byakugan" is activated, the clan member gains an extra-sensory perception, which gives them penetrating sight and telescopic vision.

Kekkai Genkai - Inherited moves, like the two above.