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<section begin=summary />{{translation|'''Jōnin'''|上忍|Jōnin|lit meaning=High Ninja|viz meaning=Elite Ninja}} are generally highly-experienced shinobi with great individual skill who serve as military captains. They are often sent on [[A-Rank]] missions, and experienced Jōnin may even be sent on [[S-Class]] missions (which are considered to be the greatest difficulty). It is not unusual for Jōnin to go on missions alone. Jōnin are generally able to use at least two types of [[Nature Transformation|elemental chakra]], some [[genjutsu]], and above-average [[taijutsu]] skills.<section end=summary />
 
<section begin=summary />{{translation|'''Jōnin'''|上忍|Jōnin|lit meaning=High Ninja|viz meaning=Elite Ninja}} are generally highly-experienced shinobi with great individual skill who serve as military captains. They are often sent on [[A-Rank]] missions, and experienced Jōnin may even be sent on [[S-Class]] missions (which are considered to be the greatest difficulty). It is not unusual for Jōnin to go on missions alone. Jōnin are generally able to use at least two types of [[Nature Transformation|elemental chakra]], some [[genjutsu]], and above-average [[taijutsu]] skills.<section end=summary />
   

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Kakashi as a Jōnin

Jōnin (上忍, literally meaning: High Ninja, meaning (Viz): Elite Ninja) are generally highly-experienced shinobi with great individual skill who serve as military captains. They are often sent on A-Rank missions, and experienced Jōnin may even be sent on S-Class missions (which are considered to be the greatest difficulty). It is not unusual for Jōnin to go on missions alone. Jōnin are generally able to use at least two types of elemental chakra, some genjutsu, and above-average taijutsu skills.

It is as of yet unknown what one has to undergo to become one. It is mentioned in the Naruto Anime Profiles databook that Jōnin are appointed, however there was mention of a Jōnin exam in the anime's Kurama filler arc. When a ninja becomes a Jōnin, he/she may be assigned three Genin to look over. One part of their duties is to help instruct and train these Genin to become competent ninja.

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