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Konoha
Village Map
Mission Standards and Pay:
Konoha's mission ranking based on these.
All pay is what the client pays! The pay is split with one third being given to Konoha, and the other two thirds split between the shinobi that took the mission. No matter the number of shinobi involved, the total amount paid by the client will not change.
D-Ranks
Known for being genin missions, in Konoha they are never truly dangerous, being tasks around the village that largely consist of errands, such as babysitting, weeding, cat chasing, or painting fences.
Pay for these missions is between 5,000 and 50,000 Ryo.
C-Ranks
These missions are given to both genin and chunin, and are the step up from D-ranks in that they contain, much of the time, a mission outside the bounds of the village. This isn't always the case however, as gate duty can be classed as a C-rank if the village is not on high alert. Missions in this category have a chance of battle, be it with animals or people. Guard duty, investigations, and handling wild animals all fall under this category.
Pay for these missions is between 30,000 and 100,000 Ryo.
B-Ranks
These missions are almost exclusively given to chunin, though jounin can take these missions if they so choose. Often combat is anticipated, and this is the lowest rank at which a shinobi is expected to have to possibly kill people, and the one at which any enemy ninja would bring it up to. Missions in this category involve guard duty, espionage, and killing of other shinobi.
Pay for these missions is between 100,000 and 200,000 Ryo.
A-Rank
Jounin primarily are the ones who get these missions, though the ANBU will be given missions in this category from time to time. Missions in this category are either incredibly dangerous, truly above and beyond what can be expected of the other ranks, or have extreme political delicacy. Guarding extremely high profile political figures is in this category, as is handling treaties, or dealing with possible revolts.
Pay for these missions is between 150,000 and 1,000,000 Ryo.
S-Rank
Jounin are given these from time to time, but it is largely shinobi in the ANBU forces who get these missions. They concern levels of state security that cannot risk getting out, and tend to be entirely confidential. Assassinating key political figures, transporting important documents, and a range of other similarly important missions fall under this rank.
Pay for these missions is 1,000,000 Ryo and beyond.
Promotions:
Please note that if the Hokage decides to decline a promotion, then the promotion is declined.
Entrance to Academy
Students in Konoha are to enter education no older than nine, though may start training as early as five at the present time. They are placed with their agemates regardless of previous schooling, and whatever time of year they are entered determines if they are played with the spring class or the autumn class. Whichever class is the class that gives them at least a full year of training is more likely to be the class they end up in, unless they are requested into the other class by their clan.
Academy Graduation
Graduating from Academy to Genin status requires a child being no younger than ten, which can only be through a petition from the parents, and 12 is the normal standard age for graduation. There is a spring graduating class in March, and an Autumn graduating class in August. This is to keep children of vastly differing ages from ending up with teammates of different levels of emotional maturity from themselves.
The test for this includes doing one of the basic three jutsu for Konoha: Bunshin, Henge, or Kawarimi. After this test is passed, the teacher of the class and the Hokage will consult to place the students. Usually if a jounin wants specific students, they inform the Hokage before graduation and this would be taken into account. If a jounin simply has a standing request for a team, then they will be informed when their team has been chosen for them.
Promotion to Chunin from Genin
Though peace is still solid, Chunin exams are held biyearly, in January and June. They cycle through the five major powers, and when Konoha holds them, they have first an illusion test, then a bluff test, before moving on to survival. Final tests are always combat. Please keep in mind that the meat of the tests change every time the test is held in the village to prevent people from knowing what to expect.
A genin must be vouched for by a jounin, and genin from other teams can be incorporated into incomplete teams for these tests.
Under certain circumstances, a Chunin can also be directly appointed by the Hokage, but in times of peace this is particularly rare.
Promotion from Chunin to Tokebetsu Jounin
This appointment is usually when a Chunin has shown some outstanding ability in one area but does not qualify for full Jounin status. This is almost always a Hokage appointed post.
Promotion from Chunin to Jounin
Having someone willing to vouch for you is a must in this instance. Someone who has seen you train, and believes you can handle what being a Jounin would do. Usually this involves someone who is close family or a teacher, because it's expected that being a Jounin is stressful to the psyche and in recommending the person, they're in a way taking responsibility for the Jounin-to-be's emotional welfare.
The tests here include combat tests, and proof that some sort of outstanding affinity has been reached, either elemental or otherwise, in the realms of a bloodline, ninjutsu, or genjutsu. Being able to handle physical attacks and still get your jutsus into action is an absolute must to being able to pass this test. It is very difficult, and usually takes at least two weeks to complete.
People who fail are often advised not to try again, because Jounin have to make ruthless choices, and this test is where many shinobi falter.
ANBU
ANBU, unlike normal ranks, is not a post that is actually part of the promotional ladder. It is Hokage appointed only, and is to be kept secret from anyone not in ANBU with the person who holds the position. These are the Hokage's personal shinobi, and about half of the active ANBU usually change every time the Hokage does. This is the most common reason for retiring early from an ANBU service term.
ANBU are those given charge of policing shinobi even as the Uchiha handle the civilians, and are essential to the infrastructure of the village. They also handle any missions that are deemed too dangerous or damaging for the standard forces. The downside to being appointed ANBU is that you will still have to carry out the normal duties of your rank while being on an ANBU rotation.
ANBU tattoos are required if the position is accepted, and cannot be removed.
Village Views:
Bijuu and Jinchuuriki
Konoha has no issues with Jinchuuriki as, so far as they are aware, Jinchuuriki are an abstract concept that tend to happen to other villages. This is because the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki is not known, and even if it was, there are none alive that felt his wrath.
Bloodlines
Konoha is very fond of their bloodlines! Anyone with a bloodline that is new to Konoha seeking asylum will be given consideration, and possibly a home, visitors from other villages will be treated with cautious respect so long as they do no harm.
Civilians
Konoha treats their civilians fairly well. They don't treat them badly or as lesser, and they have a thriving trade with the civilian villages and cities in other parts of the country.
Outsiders
Konoha is a fairly welcoming village for one based around shinobi. Like any Hidden Village, they have a distinct level of wariness, but they're very likely to accept trade and visitors without discrimination or hostility.
Village Bloodlines/Clans:
Aburame: Affinity with bugs that live inside them.
Akimichi: The ability to modify their body composition.
Hyuga: Doujutsu users who have eyes that see 360 degrees and through things.
Inuzuka: This clan communicates and bonds with their dog companions.
Kohaku: Currently this clan has no noted abilities.
Kurama: Illusion based clan, though in decline.
Nara: Shadow using clan.
Sarutobi: Known for their willpower, no noted abilities.
Senju: Exceptionally strong elemental affinities, advantage in learning jutsu.
Shimura: Tend to be known for their stealth, no other noted abilities.
Uchiha: Doujutsu users who have eyes that can copy anything visual, as well as seeing the formation of chakra as it occurs.
Yamanaka: Clan centered around mind based techniques.
Historical Summary:
Please note all Village Summaries will be written from the view of a native of the village.
Konoha was the first of the five great shinobi villages to be founded. These founders were Madara, of the Uchiha clan, and Hashirama, of the Senju clan. These two clans had once been at war, and through these two visionaries, Konoha came to be. After this, the other Shinobi villages began to form, falling in line behind the example that had been offered to them.
That is not to say that all went well in the beginning however. There were many issues in Konoha, settling pains such as when one of the founders, Madara, chose to leave, only to later attack the village he had helped create. In the end, history says he died at the hands of his friend and partner, Hashirama, and he was never heard from again. This was at the Valley of the End, and since then, though there has been war, it seems that Konoha is once again spearheading a movement, only this time, it's for a step further in peace.
And what happened between then and now? The first war, started during the reign of the Nidaime Hokage, Tobirama Senju, who died during it, and the second and third wars, both of which ran during the reign of the Sandaime Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. The Sannin found their reputation during the second war, but it was the Yondaime Hokage, Minato Namikaze, that found his reputation during the third.
It was at the end of this war that he was appointed as Hokage, the Sandaime having stepped down, and Konoha's current reign of peace began. In fact, even the notoriously stubborn Danzo Shimura disassembled his ROOT forces due to how the Hokage position was being handled during the Yondaime's reign. This only occurred officially after he settled a dispute with Kumo without any lives being lost, something which the involved Hyuuga were greatly relieved about. The Yondaime is the one that established the scroll network, and he's also the one that created the stationary travel points that have become a staple of inter-village travel. It's said that the only person who he shared the knowledge of about the composition of these seals with is his son, though asking has yet to yield clear answers.
It was the groundwork that the Yondaime laid that brings the village to today, with the first Uchiha Hokage. Appointed three years previous to this writing, it's only been during this time that the former ambassador, now Godaime Hokage, Obito Uchiha has managed to turn the travel network into something more than a heavily guarded missive point. New treaties have been formed, some more tenuous than others, but things look like they might just be remaining on the path to peace. It's simply a matter of determining if, as the Godaime likes to say, everyone can learn to move into a better future.
Village Reputation:
All Reputations will be written from the view of someone not from this village.
Konoha has always been known as both the strongest village, and the most gullible. The thirst of their leaders for peace seems to be an unending drive, though catching any lone shinobi is usually a... mistake. Many lives have been lost just because one might seem harmless on the surface, and it's hardly just the Uchiha that need to be watched for.
And remember, if you catch a Konoha shinobi alone, you better make sure they can't find you, because this village is the most ruthless about recovering and defending their comrades. Especially under the newest Hokage.
Mission Standards and Pay:
Konoha's mission ranking based on these.
All pay is what the client pays! The pay is split with one third being given to Konoha, and the other two thirds split between the shinobi that took the mission. No matter the number of shinobi involved, the total amount paid by the client will not change.
D-Ranks
Known for being genin missions, in Konoha they are never truly dangerous, being tasks around the village that largely consist of errands, such as babysitting, weeding, cat chasing, or painting fences.
Pay for these missions is between 5,000 and 50,000 Ryo.
C-Ranks
These missions are given to both genin and chunin, and are the step up from D-ranks in that they contain, much of the time, a mission outside the bounds of the village. This isn't always the case however, as gate duty can be classed as a C-rank if the village is not on high alert. Missions in this category have a chance of battle, be it with animals or people. Guard duty, investigations, and handling wild animals all fall under this category.
Pay for these missions is between 30,000 and 100,000 Ryo.
B-Ranks
These missions are almost exclusively given to chunin, though jounin can take these missions if they so choose. Often combat is anticipated, and this is the lowest rank at which a shinobi is expected to have to possibly kill people, and the one at which any enemy ninja would bring it up to. Missions in this category involve guard duty, espionage, and killing of other shinobi.
Pay for these missions is between 100,000 and 200,000 Ryo.
A-Rank
Jounin primarily are the ones who get these missions, though the ANBU will be given missions in this category from time to time. Missions in this category are either incredibly dangerous, truly above and beyond what can be expected of the other ranks, or have extreme political delicacy. Guarding extremely high profile political figures is in this category, as is handling treaties, or dealing with possible revolts.
Pay for these missions is between 150,000 and 1,000,000 Ryo.
S-Rank
Jounin are given these from time to time, but it is largely shinobi in the ANBU forces who get these missions. They concern levels of state security that cannot risk getting out, and tend to be entirely confidential. Assassinating key political figures, transporting important documents, and a range of other similarly important missions fall under this rank.
Pay for these missions is 1,000,000 Ryo and beyond.
Promotions:
Please note that if the Hokage decides to decline a promotion, then the promotion is declined.
Entrance to Academy
Students in Konoha are to enter education no older than nine, though may start training as early as five at the present time. They are placed with their agemates regardless of previous schooling, and whatever time of year they are entered determines if they are played with the spring class or the autumn class. Whichever class is the class that gives them at least a full year of training is more likely to be the class they end up in, unless they are requested into the other class by their clan.
Academy Graduation
Graduating from Academy to Genin status requires a child being no younger than ten, which can only be through a petition from the parents, and 12 is the normal standard age for graduation. There is a spring graduating class in March, and an Autumn graduating class in August. This is to keep children of vastly differing ages from ending up with teammates of different levels of emotional maturity from themselves.
The test for this includes doing one of the basic three jutsu for Konoha: Bunshin, Henge, or Kawarimi. After this test is passed, the teacher of the class and the Hokage will consult to place the students. Usually if a jounin wants specific students, they inform the Hokage before graduation and this would be taken into account. If a jounin simply has a standing request for a team, then they will be informed when their team has been chosen for them.
Promotion to Chunin from Genin
Though peace is still solid, Chunin exams are held biyearly, in January and June. They cycle through the five major powers, and when Konoha holds them, they have first an illusion test, then a bluff test, before moving on to survival. Final tests are always combat. Please keep in mind that the meat of the tests change every time the test is held in the village to prevent people from knowing what to expect.
A genin must be vouched for by a jounin, and genin from other teams can be incorporated into incomplete teams for these tests.
Under certain circumstances, a Chunin can also be directly appointed by the Hokage, but in times of peace this is particularly rare.
Promotion from Chunin to Tokebetsu Jounin
This appointment is usually when a Chunin has shown some outstanding ability in one area but does not qualify for full Jounin status. This is almost always a Hokage appointed post.
Promotion from Chunin to Jounin
Having someone willing to vouch for you is a must in this instance. Someone who has seen you train, and believes you can handle what being a Jounin would do. Usually this involves someone who is close family or a teacher, because it's expected that being a Jounin is stressful to the psyche and in recommending the person, they're in a way taking responsibility for the Jounin-to-be's emotional welfare.
The tests here include combat tests, and proof that some sort of outstanding affinity has been reached, either elemental or otherwise, in the realms of a bloodline, ninjutsu, or genjutsu. Being able to handle physical attacks and still get your jutsus into action is an absolute must to being able to pass this test. It is very difficult, and usually takes at least two weeks to complete.
People who fail are often advised not to try again, because Jounin have to make ruthless choices, and this test is where many shinobi falter.
ANBU
ANBU, unlike normal ranks, is not a post that is actually part of the promotional ladder. It is Hokage appointed only, and is to be kept secret from anyone not in ANBU with the person who holds the position. These are the Hokage's personal shinobi, and about half of the active ANBU usually change every time the Hokage does. This is the most common reason for retiring early from an ANBU service term.
ANBU are those given charge of policing shinobi even as the Uchiha handle the civilians, and are essential to the infrastructure of the village. They also handle any missions that are deemed too dangerous or damaging for the standard forces. The downside to being appointed ANBU is that you will still have to carry out the normal duties of your rank while being on an ANBU rotation.
ANBU tattoos are required if the position is accepted, and cannot be removed.
Village Views:
Bijuu and Jinchuuriki
Konoha has no issues with Jinchuuriki as, so far as they are aware, Jinchuuriki are an abstract concept that tend to happen to other villages. This is because the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki is not known, and even if it was, there are none alive that felt his wrath.
Bloodlines
Konoha is very fond of their bloodlines! Anyone with a bloodline that is new to Konoha seeking asylum will be given consideration, and possibly a home, visitors from other villages will be treated with cautious respect so long as they do no harm.
Civilians
Konoha treats their civilians fairly well. They don't treat them badly or as lesser, and they have a thriving trade with the civilian villages and cities in other parts of the country.
Outsiders
Konoha is a fairly welcoming village for one based around shinobi. Like any Hidden Village, they have a distinct level of wariness, but they're very likely to accept trade and visitors without discrimination or hostility.
Village Bloodlines/Clans:
Aburame: Affinity with bugs that live inside them.
Akimichi: The ability to modify their body composition.
Hyuga: Doujutsu users who have eyes that see 360 degrees and through things.
Inuzuka: This clan communicates and bonds with their dog companions.
Kohaku: Currently this clan has no noted abilities.
Kurama: Illusion based clan, though in decline.
Nara: Shadow using clan.
Sarutobi: Known for their willpower, no noted abilities.
Senju: Exceptionally strong elemental affinities, advantage in learning jutsu.
Shimura: Tend to be known for their stealth, no other noted abilities.
Uchiha: Doujutsu users who have eyes that can copy anything visual, as well as seeing the formation of chakra as it occurs.
Yamanaka: Clan centered around mind based techniques.
Historical Summary:
Please note all Village Summaries will be written from the view of a native of the village.
Konoha was the first of the five great shinobi villages to be founded. These founders were Madara, of the Uchiha clan, and Hashirama, of the Senju clan. These two clans had once been at war, and through these two visionaries, Konoha came to be. After this, the other Shinobi villages began to form, falling in line behind the example that had been offered to them.
That is not to say that all went well in the beginning however. There were many issues in Konoha, settling pains such as when one of the founders, Madara, chose to leave, only to later attack the village he had helped create. In the end, history says he died at the hands of his friend and partner, Hashirama, and he was never heard from again. This was at the Valley of the End, and since then, though there has been war, it seems that Konoha is once again spearheading a movement, only this time, it's for a step further in peace.
And what happened between then and now? The first war, started during the reign of the Nidaime Hokage, Tobirama Senju, who died during it, and the second and third wars, both of which ran during the reign of the Sandaime Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi. The Sannin found their reputation during the second war, but it was the Yondaime Hokage, Minato Namikaze, that found his reputation during the third.
It was at the end of this war that he was appointed as Hokage, the Sandaime having stepped down, and Konoha's current reign of peace began. In fact, even the notoriously stubborn Danzo Shimura disassembled his ROOT forces due to how the Hokage position was being handled during the Yondaime's reign. This only occurred officially after he settled a dispute with Kumo without any lives being lost, something which the involved Hyuuga were greatly relieved about. The Yondaime is the one that established the scroll network, and he's also the one that created the stationary travel points that have become a staple of inter-village travel. It's said that the only person who he shared the knowledge of about the composition of these seals with is his son, though asking has yet to yield clear answers.
It was the groundwork that the Yondaime laid that brings the village to today, with the first Uchiha Hokage. Appointed three years previous to this writing, it's only been during this time that the former ambassador, now Godaime Hokage, Obito Uchiha has managed to turn the travel network into something more than a heavily guarded missive point. New treaties have been formed, some more tenuous than others, but things look like they might just be remaining on the path to peace. It's simply a matter of determining if, as the Godaime likes to say, everyone can learn to move into a better future.
Village Reputation:
All Reputations will be written from the view of someone not from this village.
Konoha has always been known as both the strongest village, and the most gullible. The thirst of their leaders for peace seems to be an unending drive, though catching any lone shinobi is usually a... mistake. Many lives have been lost just because one might seem harmless on the surface, and it's hardly just the Uchiha that need to be watched for.
And remember, if you catch a Konoha shinobi alone, you better make sure they can't find you, because this village is the most ruthless about recovering and defending their comrades. Especially under the newest Hokage.