In my world, there are three general ranks -- genin, which is the lowest level ninja; chuunin, which is a ninja of intermediate power who has the ability to lead missions and command some teams; and jounin, the most elite rank.
In your terms, a genin would be similar in rank to a cadet or private; chuunin would be sergeant or lieutenant; and jounin would be captain and higher.
[ For now, Kakashi is going to skip over the details about tokubetsu jounin, as that might just confuse things. ]
I became a chuunin at age six and jounin at age thirteen. [ He pauses here for a moment as he glances down at his glass. ]
When you've spent twenty-six years of your life as a ninja...
[ He trails off here. They're here to compare notes, not to compare battle scars. ]
Maa, I suppose I'm not exactly one of the lucky ones, but I can't say I'm the worst off.
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In your terms, a genin would be similar in rank to a cadet or private; chuunin would be sergeant or lieutenant; and jounin would be captain and higher.
[ For now, Kakashi is going to skip over the details about tokubetsu jounin, as that might just confuse things. ]
I became a chuunin at age six and jounin at age thirteen. [ He pauses here for a moment as he glances down at his glass. ]
When you've spent twenty-six years of your life as a ninja...
[ He trails off here. They're here to compare notes, not to compare battle scars. ]
Maa, I suppose I'm not exactly one of the lucky ones, but I can't say I'm the worst off.
[ Said as his eye arches into a perfect curve. ]