B-rank

B-Rank is one of the six classifications. It is preceded by C-Rank and followed by A-Rank. It is typically used when classifying jutsu intended for ninja of the Jonin or Chunin level. B-Rank jutsu are typically useful and can be learned relatively easily with enough time.

There are also B-Rank missions. These missions are usually assigned to Jonin or Chunin. Assignments can involve spying or assassinations, and ninja are expected to go up against enemy ninja during the course of the mission. The first B-Rank mission seen in the series was Team 7's protection of Tazuna. It was originally meant to be a C-Rank escort mission, but was elevated to B-Rank after Tazuna revealed that Gato was trying to have him killed. B-rank missions pay between 80,000 and 200,000 ryō.