Reserved for Jounin level and above, S-Rank Missions include assassination of important persons, transporting classified documents and materials. With the extreme danger comes a very high rate of pay.

Given to Jounin and Special Jounin. These include vital missions between nations, escorting VIPs and maneuvers against offensive ninja forces. These missions will almost always involve combat and risk of death.

Given to Special Jounin and Chuunin. These also include protective escort, gathering foreign intelligence and killing of ninja. Open battle is generally not an issue during this mission type.

Given to Chuunin and skilled Genin. These include protective escorts and missions with some chance of bodily harm.