Kakashi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Kakashi
Alias(es)	Kakashi-sensei; Captain Kakashi
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure
Occupation/Role	Jōnin; leader and instructor of Team 7
Status	Alive as of Chapter 46
First Appearance	Chapter 5

Background / History

Kakashi was a student of the Fourth Hokage, who gifted him a kunai upon his promotion to jōnin. The losses associated with Team Minato left Kakashi determined to prevent another tragedy among his own students. Rin Nohara's death by his Chidori and Obito Uchiha's presumed death continued to weigh heavily on him. 5 17 41

He possesses a left Sharingan, shown as a three-tomoe eye called the “Kamui Tears” during Team 7's bell exercise. Naruto later devours Kakashi's Mangekyō technique; Kakashi notes that this leaves him with somewhat greater chakra reserves. 17 43

Appearance

Kakashi keeps his lower face concealed behind a mask and normally covers his left eye with his forehead protector.

• Scarlet three-tomoe Sharingan in his left eye, later altered into a Five-Wheel Windmill Mangekyō. 17 46
• Wears a face mask even while training and traveling. 17 20
• His concealed face is described as handsome when revealed to Rin. 41

Personality

Kakashi is a protective and guilt-driven mentor. When Naruto massacres civilians after returning to Konoha, Kakashi immediately tries to defend him before Tsunade, motivated by his refusal to watch another team fall apart. 5

He continues trying to curb Naruto's brutality during the Sunagakure mission, physically restraining him when Chiyo provokes his killing intent and teaching him that patience is a ninja's primary rule. Kakashi still believes Naruto can return to his former self. 19 20

In combat, Kakashi relies on preparation, misdirection, and rapid tactical adaptation. He remains clear-headed against Itachi's clone and uses teamwork to protect Sakura and Chiyo from genjutsu or ambushes. 17 22

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan

Kakashi's left eye is a three-tomoe Sharingan referred to as the “Kamui Tears.” It allows him to follow high-speed movements, though Naruto's Flying Thunder God remains too fast for his body to respond to. 17

• Tracks Naruto's teleportation closely enough to recognize the Flying Thunder God threat. 17
• Was later forcibly altered through Obito's Mangekyō power and used against Naruto while Kakashi was under Obito's control. 45
• Naruto forcibly gouges out the altered Mangekyō, leaving Kakashi vulnerable. 46

Earth Style and Deception

Kakashi combines Earth Style with clones and battlefield concealment to create openings.

• Raises an Earth Wall carved with dog heads to block Sakura's attack. 17
• Uses a Shadow Clone to restrain Sakura while his real body hides underground. 17
• Attempts to ambush Naruto from beneath the training ground after baiting him toward the bells. 17

Summoning and Tracking

Kakashi can summon the Eight Ninja Dogs for reconnaissance.

• Uses the dogs to track Sasori and Deidara following Kankurō's intelligence. 19
• Relays Pakkun's reconnaissance to locate Gaara during the rescue operation. 20

Close-Quarters Combat

Kakashi is proficient with kunai and reacts quickly to projectile attacks.

• Deflects Itachi's incoming shuriken with a kunai while fighting through dense mist. 22
• Uses a kunai to subdue Sakura during the bell-stealing exercise. 17

Relationships

• Uzumaki Naruto — His former student. Kakashi defends Naruto during the Konoha crisis and repeatedly tries to guide him back toward his former self, but is later controlled by Obito into attacking him. 5 19 45
• Haruno Sakura — His student and bell-test opponent. Kakashi recognizes Sakura's growth under Tsunade and uses tactical restraint rather than overpowering her directly. 17
• Uchiha Obito — Former teammate believed dead. Kakashi is shocked to learn Obito survived, remains concerned for him, and is later forcibly controlled through Obito's altered ocular power. 41 45
• Rin Nohara — Former teammate whose death deeply affected Kakashi. He is overwhelmed when Naruto's reanimation brings her before him. 41
• Fourth Hokage — Kakashi's teacher, who gave him a kunai when he became a jōnin. 17
• Chiyo — Initially attacks Kakashi after mistaking him for the White Fang of the Leaf; later recognizes her mistake. 18 19

Story Role / Major Arcs

Konoha Crisis

Kakashi intervenes when Naruto faces Tsunade after killing Konoha civilians, arguing that there must be a misunderstanding. His actions stem from his fear of repeating the losses suffered by Team Minato. 5

After watching Naruto overwhelm Root, Kakashi admits that Naruto's strength now surpasses his own. 7

Bell-Stealing Exercise

Before departing for Sunagakure, Naruto demands a rematch of Team 7's original bell test. Kakashi accepts reluctantly and opens his Sharingan immediately. 17

Kakashi initially outmaneuvers Sakura with Earth Style, a Shadow Clone, and an underground ambush. Naruto ultimately defeats him by teleporting behind him and using Flying Thunder God: Thousand Years of Death. 17

Sunagakure Rescue Mission

Kakashi leads Naruto and Sakura to Sunagakure as reinforcements after Gaara's abduction. Chiyo mistakes him for the White Fang and attacks him, but Naruto stops the assault. 18

When Naruto intimidates Chiyo, Kakashi urgently restrains him and later summons the Eight Ninja Dogs to track Sasori and Deidara. 19

Clash with Itachi's Clone

Kakashi warns the group about Itachi's genjutsu and coordinates a back-to-back formation with Sakura and Chiyo in the mist. He is stunned when Naruto easily kills Itachi's apparent body, then identifies it as a Shoten Technique clone possessing the body of Sunagakure jōnin Yura. 21 22 23

Obito's Return and Loss of the Sharingan

Kakashi is stunned when Naruto reveals that Obito survived. He later realizes that the resurrected Rin was only Naruto's transformation, but recognizes Obito as genuine through the pressure of his ocular power. 41 44

Obito's altered Mangekyō grants him control over Kakashi, forcing Kakashi to join an attack that severely wounds Naruto. Naruto subsequently removes Kakashi's Five-Wheel Windmill Mangekyō by force. 45 46

Notable Quotes

“Naruto, the primary rule for us ninja is patience! Do you understand?” 20

Trivia

• Chiyo mistakes Kakashi for his father, the White Fang of the Leaf, before realizing her error. 18 19
• Kakashi recognizes Naruto's Flying Thunder God mark because he received a marked kunai from the Fourth Hokage. 17