Kakashi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Kakashi Hatake
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure; Anbu; later operates with the Night Organization 15 131
Occupation/Role	Jonin; Anbu assessment examiner and squad captain; later intends to become a Squad Leader Jonin 15 125
First Appearance	Chapter 15

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Jonin / Anbu Captain	15	Serves as Youhu's Anbu examiner and prospective captain; sets a three-minute survival test for the assessment. 15
Mangekyo Sharingan user	30–33	Realizes Obito's gifted Sharingan is a Mangekyo, then discovers and uses Kamui to strike Obito within the Kamui dimension. 30 33
Flying Thunder God trainee	69–70	Receives the technique's sealing scroll and learns its formula, but initially cannot execute it reliably. 69 70
Kage-level threshold	81, 125	Uses Kamui during his spar with Youhu; his ability to use the Mangekyo is later described as placing him at the threshold of Kage Level. 81 125
Greatly improved Flying Thunder God user	206	Uses Flying Thunder God and Chidori to kill one of Kakuzu's hearts; his strength is described as having risen from Elite Jonin to near the Fourth Hokage's level. 206

Background / History

Kakashi was a celebrated prodigy from childhood: he graduated from the Ninja School at six, became a Chunin at nine, and became Konoha's youngest Jonin at twelve. His reputation concealed intense effort and personal grievances. 72

He grew up alongside Obito Uchiha and Nohara Rin. Obito repeatedly challenged Kakashi after losing to him, and their rivalry became friendship; Rin became an inseparable part of their circle. The three later served under Minato Namikaze. 17 23

Kakashi witnessed Obito's apparent death at Kannabi Bridge and later killed Rin after she became the Three-Tails' jinchuriki. Their losses left him deeply guilty and emotionally detached, though Might Guy helped him regain the will to live. 23 71

By Chapter 15, Kakashi is an Anbu Jonin assigned to assess and command Youhu. He initially treats Youhu as an unusually troublesome subordinate, but repeatedly protects and guides him despite being exasperated by his schemes. 15 19 46

Appearance

Kakashi is distinguished by his conspicuous white hair and habitual use of masks and covert attire.

• Wears Anbu clothing and a fox mask while concealing his identity. 15
• Carries a short sword. 131
• Later wears a white trench coat and the Night Organization's exclusive mask while on missions. 131
• Possesses Obito's transplanted Mangekyo Sharingan. 30 154

Personality

Kakashi is reserved, cautious, and duty-driven. As an Anbu captain, he emphasizes constant readiness and treats the Anbu as a peacetime military force rather than an ordinary workplace. 23

His guilt over Obito, Rin, Minato, and Kushina shapes many of his decisions. He refuses to abandon Obito despite recognizing the danger Obito poses, believing that bringing him back is an obligation he must fulfill. 32 63 71

He retains a strong moral boundary even when working with Youhu. Kakashi rejects proposals to murder and frame Kusagakure ninja for political advantage, insisting on better intelligence before acting. 45 He is also analytical and observant, particularly in investigations involving Shisui's disappearance and Root's involvement. 94 95

Abilities & Skills

Mangekyo Sharingan and Kamui

Kakashi possesses the Mangekyo Sharingan given to him by Obito. He eventually learns to use its space-time power, Kamui, against Obito's phasing ability. 30 33

• Can enter or target the Kamui dimension to strike Obito while Obito is phasing. 33
• Uses Kamui in battle against Youhu when conventional combat proves insufficient. 81
• His Sharingan is not fully efficient because he lacks Uchiha bloodline compatibility. 63
• Frequent or excessive Mangekyo use carries significant strain; he had avoided using Kamui since Obito's apparent death before employing it against Youhu. 81

Flying Thunder God Technique

Seeking a way to pursue and confront Obito, Kakashi obtains and studies Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique. 69 70

• Uses chakra marks placed on kunai to teleport. 69
• Initially understands the formula but struggles to execute the technique safely and consistently. 70
• Later combines Flying Thunder God with Chidori for sudden close-range attacks. 206
• Uses the technique defensively to evade Hidan after striking Kakuzu. 206

Ninjutsu and Close-Quarters Combat

Kakashi is a versatile combatant proficient in ninjutsu, taijutsu, and genjutsu, with particular skill in fast, decisive close-range engagements. 50 81

• Chidori — his primary high-speed killing technique; used with Flying Thunder God against Kakuzu. 54 206
• Hatake Family Swordsmanship — fights Youhu's Uchiha-style swordsmanship with a battlefield-tested sword style. 80
• Earth Style — uses Earth Flow Wall defensively and is recognized as highly capable with Earth Style. 60 206
• Wind Style — uses Great Breakthrough to disperse steam and Wind Release to clear Zabuza's mist. 50 136
• Shadow Clone Technique — employs a clone alongside himself against Kakuzu. 50

Investigation and Tracking

Kakashi is a capable investigator who combines field analysis with ninja hound tracking.

• Summons Pakkun to track Obito and later Shisui's scent. 30 94
• Identifies Anbu-style supplies in the ruined temple connected to Shisui's disappearance. 94
• Deduces that Shisui's attacker may have targeted him for a Mangekyo Sharingan, narrowing the suspects to Obito, Tiehuo, and Danzo. 95

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Short sword — used in combat and to inspect his appearance while wearing Night Organization attire. 131
• Kunai — includes kunai bearing Flying Thunder God chakra marks. 70
• Anbu fox mask and uniform — used during covert duties and Youhu's assessment. 15
• Night Organization mask and white trench coat — worn on later operations with Youhu and Might Guy. 131

Relationships

• Uchiha Youhu — His Anbu subordinate and frequent source of frustration. Kakashi serves as Youhu's examiner and captain, rejects his ruthless proposals, and later works alongside him on operations concerning Root, Obito, and Akatsuki. 15 45 112 203
• Uchiha Obito — Former teammate and closest friend. Kakashi carries Obito's Mangekyo Sharingan, blames himself for failing to save him and Rin, and remains committed to bringing him back. 23 33 71
• Nohara Rin — Former teammate whose death Kakashi attributes to himself after killing her when she became the Three-Tails' jinchuriki. Her resurrection leaves him emotionally conflicted; he initially fails to recognize her disguise. 23 127
• Namikaze Minato — Kakashi's former teacher and the Fourth Hokage. Kakashi studies Minato's Flying Thunder God Technique to gain the means to confront Obito. 23 69 70
• Might Guy — One of Kakashi's few close friends. Guy supported Kakashi after Minato's death and continues to offer help when Kakashi resumes pursuing Obito. 69 71
• Uchiha Itachi — A member of Kakashi's Anbu squad. Kakashi fights alongside him against Orochimaru and initially insists that Itachi would never betray Konoha. 54 113
• Jiraiya — A senior Konoha ninja who aids Kakashi against Orochimaru and discusses Kakashi's pursuit of Flying Thunder God and Sage Mode. 54 63
• Yamato — Former member of Kakashi's squad who later becomes an Anbu squad captain responsible for Naruto's protection. 113

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Anbu Assessment — Examines Youhu, accepts him into the Anbu, and becomes his captain. 15
• Obito Investigation — Leads Youhu and Itachi in tracking the masked man after learning he may be Obito. 29 30
• Kamui Confrontation — Faces Obito directly and unlocks Kamui as a counter to Obito's phasing. 32 33
• Grass Country Mission — Investigates Obito's past near Kannabi Bridge, encounters Kakuzu and Orochimaru, and survives with Itachi until Jiraiya intervenes. 46 50 54
• Space-Time Training — Begins learning Flying Thunder God to pursue Obito and later spars with Youhu to test their respective growth. 69 80 81
• Root Investigation — Works with Youhu and Jiraiya to investigate Shisui's disappearance and uncover Root's abuses. 94 95 112
• Departure from Anbu — Declines Youhu's invitation to join Root, intending instead to become a Squad Leader Jonin and teach genin. 125
• Night Organization Operations — Accompanies Youhu and Guy on missions involving the ninja Black Market, Kirigakure, and the growing Akatsuki threat. 131 140
• Akatsuki Conflict — Uses his improved Flying Thunder God Technique against Kakuzu and Hidan while helping protect Naruto and the Six-Tails jinchuriki. 206

Notable Quotes

“However, to bring Obito back, all of this is worth it.” 70

“If I just surrender now, it will only allow you to obtain a complete Mangekyo Sharingan and continue to threaten the village.” 33