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A
Academy Student : A ninja in training, learning the roles as ninja and
basic skills, such as problem solving, reading and basic jutsus.
Akatsuki : (meaning "Dawn," or "Daybreak") is a criminal
organization, whose role in the series is to capture the jinchūriki (tailed beasts
inside great ninjas). It is extremely influential due to its elite membership. T
he admission criteria are extraordinary fighting ability and deadly ruthlessness
. In order to join the Akatsuki one must prove himself to be a strong fighter, b
ut also to
sever his previous connection to his past relations. We see Uchiha Itachi's slau
ghtering of his clan to become a member of this group. Akatsuki's members wear s
pecial rings and village headbands with a strike line across the village symbol
on the plate.

ANBU : "Ansatsu Senjutsu Tokushu Butai", meaning "Assassination Tactics Special

Squad". (Dark side" or "Black Ops") It is a force of extremely talented shinobi
of Chunin
rank or higher who are chosen for assassinations, for village protection
from exceptional threats, for conducting high-risk missions into enemy countries
, and for dealing with extremely strong (S-Rank) ninja. They wear animal masks t
o distinguish themselves from normal shinobi, as well as to conceal their identi
ties. The
ANBU carry swords; this is somewhat unique in that Naruto, although it is a
ninja manga, has very few swords. The ANBU is an organization that is under
the direct command of the Kage. Hatake Kakashi was a former member and
Uchiha Itachi became an ANBU captain at age 13. Morino Ibiki, the proctor
of the first Chunin exam, is the head of the Konoha ANBU Torture and
Interrogation Force.
C
Chakra : Physical and spiritual energies combined to perform ninja
techniques.
Chuunin : Chuunin is the middle class of ninja. While expected to have
combat skills worthy of their station, what sets them apart from Genin is
their demonstration of leadership skills. Every six months, an exam is held
to determine who among the participating Genin are worthy of the rank
Chuunin. Many ninja will never advance from this rank, as it takes great
combat skill to become a Jounin. The teachers at the ninja academy are
generally Chuunin.
E
Exploding Note : A scroll which explodes after a few seconds and bursts
into flames.
F
Forehead Protector : Identifies the ninja, it shows where he comes from proves t
hat the person has graduated from the academy.
G
Genin : ("Junior Ninja") The first rank of ninja, who are still grasping the bas
is of shinobi work, manual labour, Do D and C missions, body guarding someone fr
om thugs and mafia. Naruto Uzumaki is still a Genin, although a very talented on
e.
GenJutsu : Genjutsu ("Illusion Techniques") are techniques that use the
chakra in the victim's nervous system to create illusions; an advanced
intellectual Ninjutsu. Genjutsu techniques are notably easier to execute
and counter for users of high intelligence, like Nara Shikamaru, good
chakra controllers like Haruno Sakura, and Sharingan users like Uchiha
Sasuke. The most commonly seen Genjutsu is simple creation of phantasms
that cause the targeted person to hear, see, smell, taste and feel things
that are not actually there in order to manipulate them; other applications
of Genjutsu are rare.
H
Hand Seal : Ninja's hand gestures indicating a technique and chakra used.
Hokage : The most powerful shinobi in Konoha. Translates literally to "Fire
Shadow". Naruto is striving to become "Hokage" one day. New Hokage, after being
appointed by council, gets Hokage mansion and his face carved into the stone wal
l.
Konoha village was found by First Hokage Hashirama Senju. His yonger brother
Tobirama Senju became the Second Hokage. Their student Hiruzen Sarutobi was the
Third Hokage. He was also a teacher of Jiraiya, Tsunade, and Orochimaru. Jiraiya
's student Konoha's Yellow Flash, Minato Namikaze later became the Fourth Hokage
.
Tsunade is the Fifth Hokage replaced by Danzo Shimura after falling in coma duri
ng Pain's invasion. He serves as a Candidate Sixth Hokage. Another candidate for
Sixth Hokage is Kakashi Hatake.

Hoshikage: ("Star Shadow") The leader of the Hidden Star Village, or Hoshigakure
.
Last one, Akahoshi, after becoming the Fourth Hoshikage by killing the Third one
, was brought to justice by Naruto Uzumaki.
J
Jinchuriki : A person who has a bijuu or demon sealed inside of him/her.
In translation it means "Power of Human Sacrifice". This ninja can become great
er than the tailed beast inside him. Killer Bee is an example of one such ninja.
Unlike some Jinchuriki, Killer Bee has complete control over his tailed beast a
nd can maintain utter consciousness and control even after a full transformation
.
Jounin : The highest class of ninja. While those ninjas in ANBU are
considered elite, it does not guarantee their superiority over non-ANBU
Jounin. Jounin usually receive only A or S rank missions and are generally
leaders on these if they do not go solo. Respectable Jounin are entrusted
with the responsibility of training new Genin. Jounin can be expected to
have spectacular techniques. Seeing Jounin battle is a rare treat.
Jutsu : A technique or skill that requires the use of chakra. Utilizing both han
d seals and chakra great ninja can battle his opponent. There are many different
Justus like Ninjutsu, Taijustu or Genjustu.
K
Kawarimi : An illusionary change of body technique.
Kazekage : (meaning "Wind Shadow") is a ruler of The Hidden Sand Village (Sunaga
kure), Wind Country. It is considered cursed, because great Shinobi often get as
sassinated.
Kikai Bugs : Chakra-eating beetle-like insects that the Aburame clan use to batt
le for
them by allowing them to live inside their bodies, feeding off of their
chakra. They can also be used for reconnaissance, espionage and tracking. Most c
ommon use of these Kikai bugs is to ambush the opponent and drain him of his cha
kra. This leaves the enemy weak and unable to fight.
KinJutsu : Kind of Jutsus that are forbidden because they are very dangerous.
Kunai : A weapon used by ninjas that can be thrown or used as a dagger. It's oft
en seen with attached exploding tag. Once this dagger lodges in an enemy, this t
ag explodes and destroys the target. Naruto is keeping his Kunai in his sleeve.
M
Makibishi : ("Makibishi Spikes") are small spikes which can be thrown at the ene
mys feet in hopes for him to step on or delay him, also can be thrown directly a
t a foe.
Itachi once used it combined with a smoke bomb and Kakashi used them against Zab
uza.
Missing Ninja : A renegade ninja who leaves the village without proper authentic
ation.
Also known as "Missing-Nin".
Mizukage : ("Water Shadow") is a ruler of The Hidden Mist Village, Water Country
currently Mei Terumī. (Madara Uchiha was also Mizukage)
N
NinJutsu : This Jutsu utilizes chakra, and handseals to execute the attack. Unli
ke Genjutsu, which creates illusions, effects of Ninjutsu are very real.
P
Proctor : One who tests on a certain subject. For example, Kakashi Hatake procto
red a "Survival Training Exam".
R
Raikage : Literally meaning "Lightning Shadow" is a ruler of The Hidden Cloud Vi
llage, Thunder Country, or Kumogakure. It is called Lightning Shadow, because ni
nja from this village specialize in lightning release techniques. Such technique
s create lightning by vibrations of user's chakra.
S
Scroll : A roll made of parchment or papyrus which usually contains very
secret documents and information.
Senjutsu: Sensing and gathering natural energy, Senjutsu practitioners can draw
strength then mixing it with their own chakra to create a great Sage's chakra. I
n Sage mode one can greatly increase the strength of other justus. Jiraya is a p
rominent example of such powers. We notice "toad eyes" when Sage Mode is present
as a sign of a true Sage. Naruto has been using it as well.
Sennin : Master
Shinobi : Another term for ninja.
Shuriken : any sort of throwing weapon, could be kunai or stars
Smoke Ball : Ninja tool. A small ball which involves the user to throw the ball
at the
enemy which creates a cloud of dust as it grows. It is used mostly in surprise a
ttacks.
Soldier Pill : A drug (tranquilizer and stimulants mixed) that allows the user t
o fight for prolonged times with no rest. It had been invented by the Akimichi c
lan.
T
TaiJutsu : (meaning "Body Techniques") is a hand to hand combat that requires no
chakra. It can be combined with Ninjutsu to create Nintaijutsu techniques and i
t can combine chakra as well. It's know for it's simplicity and speed. It does h
owever, require a great deal of skill.
Throwing Needles : Small needles which can be laced with poison and thrown at th
e
enemy. They are very hard to see and fast, which makes it a great choice for in
assassinations.
Tsuchikage : Ruler of The Hidden Stone Village, Earth Country