Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Kakashi Hatake (卡卡西) 1 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Konoha; later held the title of Mizukage 1 195 |
| Occupation/Role | Shinobi; former Mizukage 46 195 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Jōnin | 46 | Reached the rank at eleven and led Obito and Rin on a supply mission. |
| Kage-level combat strength | 190 | Described as comparable in strength to Kage of previous generations. |
| Mizukage | 195 | Held the title before stepping down; he describes it as nominal. |
Background / History
At five and a half, Kakashi welcomed new students to Konoha’s Ninja Academy. His first encounter with Kagami Uchiha quickly became a rivalry: Kagami defeated him in a training fight with Sharingan genjutsu. Kakashi responded by intensifying his training and asking his father, Hatake Sakumo, to teach him swordsmanship 1 4 5.
When Sakumo was condemned for abandoning a mission to save his comrades, Kakashi struggled with the choice between duty and teammates. Sakumo’s subsequent departure left him grieving. Kakashi later passed Jiraiya’s assessment, becoming a fellow disciple of Kagami and a junior disciple of Minato 7 14 18.
During the Third Shinobi World War, Kakashi led Obito and Rin on a supply mission. After the apparent death of Obito and then Rin’s death, he was left overwhelmed by guilt. Sakumo intervened when Obito returned and attacked him 46 60 73.
Kakashi later devoted himself to finding Obito and bringing him back. He learned the Flying Thunder God Technique for that purpose and repeatedly visited the Akatsuki in the Land of Rain. On one visit with Might Guy, both were badly wounded fighting Kakuzu and Konan; Kakashi used Flying Thunder God to get Guy to safety 108 109 118.
Appearance
Kakashi has white or silver-white hair and habitually wears a mask 1 46 178.
- Eyes: Kagami likens his expression to “dead fish eyes” 1.
- Hair: As a child, his hairstyle is compared to a broom 1.
- Weapon: He carries a short sword, later used with Lightning Release 46 72.
Personality
As a child, Kakashi is capable and composed, but Kagami’s provocations readily anger him. Over time, their exchanges become more dry and sarcastic. His defeats initially drive him to train harder, though he eventually recognizes the gap between himself and Kagami 1 5 18 47.
Kakashi remains fiercely loyal to his friends. He is willing to risk his life to bring Obito home, but refuses to sacrifice Guy for that goal 108 109.
Abilities & Skills
Swordsmanship and Lightning Release
- Trained in Hatake swordsmanship and received instruction from Kagami 5 72.
- Developed Lightning Sword Ninjutsu, using Lightning Release for sudden acceleration and to give his short blade greater penetration. The technique was not yet fully perfected when described 72.
Ninjutsu
- Used Earth Flow Wall, Earth Wave, and the Substitution Technique during his Academy fight with Kagami 4.
- Learned the Flying Thunder God Technique from Minato. Initially, he could use it for travel and escape, but was not proficient enough to combine it with his swordsmanship 108.
- Used Flying Thunder God to escape the Land of Rain with an injured Might Guy 109.
Relationships
- Hatake Sakumo — His father and swordsmanship teacher. Sakumo’s departure distressed Kakashi; the two later reunited, and Sakumo protected him from Obito 5 14 22 73.
- Kagami Uchiha — Academy rival, fellow disciple under Jiraiya, and later a swordsmanship instructor. Their relationship retains its sharp humor into adulthood 4 18 72 178.
- Uchiha Obito — Classmate and friend whom Kakashi later led as a jōnin. After Obito turned against him, Kakashi remained determined to bring him back 1 46 73 108.
- Nohara Rin — Academy classmate and member of Kakashi’s supply-mission team. Her death contributed to his profound guilt 1 46 73.
- Jiraiya — Teacher who assessed and trained Kakashi 17 18 46.
- Namikaze Minato — Senior fellow disciple who taught Kakashi the Flying Thunder God Technique 18 108.
- Might Guy — Friend and ally who accompanied Kakashi into the Land of Rain; Kakashi brought him to safety when their fight with the Akatsuki turned against them 108 109.