Kakashi

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Kakashi Hatake (卡卡西)
Alias(es)	Copy Ninja 2 5
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Hidden Leaf Village; Team 7 2 4
Occupation/Role	Jonin instructor and leader of Team 7 2 3
First Appearance	Mentioned in Team 7's assignment in Chapter 2; appears as its instructor in Chapter 3 2 3

Power Progression

Chapter	Advancement / Demonstration
3	Reveals his Sharingan and begins treating Chenshu Senju as a serious opponent after Chenshu uses Wood Release during the bell exercise. 3
4	Demonstrates a Substitution Technique against the Demon Brothers and identifies them as Hidden Mist chunin, recognizing that the escort mission's danger exceeds its stated rank. 4
5	Fights Zabuza Momochi with the Sharingan active and uses Water Release in coordination with Chenshu's Wood Release after escaping the Water Prison Technique. 5
6	Is temporarily incapacitated from combat after the Sharingan's chakra expenditure during the first battle with Zabuza. 6
7	Prepares Lightning Cutter against the restrained Zabuza but redirects the technique to avoid killing Haku when he intervenes. 7
12	Oversees Team 7's special training, pitting Naruto and Sasuke against Chenshu and recognizing that Chenshu's massive Wood Release has surpassed ordinary applications of the kekkei genkai. 12
94	Uses Lightning Cutter with precise control to destroy every one of Deidara's incoming Explosive Clay birds, exploiting Lightning Release's elemental advantage over Earth Release-based explosives. 94
96	Demonstrates stealth and close-quarters precision by appearing behind Deidara and holding a kunai at his carotid artery, preventing him from using further Explosive Clay. 96
112	Reveals a Three-Tomoe Sharingan and prepares Lightning Cutter to confront the reanimated Zabuza, though Chenshu intercepts and defeats Zabuza before Kakashi can attack. 112
124	Approaches the mortally wounded Obito with a Lightning Release-charged kunai, intending to end his former comrade's rampage before Madara's arrival interrupts him. 124

Appearance

Kakashi typically keeps his Sharingan concealed beneath his forehead protector and is frequently seen reading a book. 3 4

• A crimson Sharingan is revealed when he pushes up his forehead protector. 3
• Reveals a Three-Tomoe Sharingan while preparing to face the reanimated Zabuza during the Fourth Shinobi World War. 112
• Carries three bells during Team 7's survival exercise. 3
• Often reads while speaking to or observing his students. 3 4
• His preferred reading material is Make-Out Paradise. 12

Personality

Kakashi initially presents himself as casual and unhurried, reading during both Team 7's bell exercise and their escort mission. 3 4 In combat, however, he becomes focused and cautious; he immediately recognizes that the Demon Brothers and Zabuza are far beyond the stated C-rank mission parameters. 4

He values comrades over rules, making this principle the actual lesson of the bell exercise. He also recognizes Chenshu Senju's exceptional strength rather than dismissing it because of Chenshu's age or rank. 3 5

Kakashi remains watchful of Chenshu because of the latter's exceptional power and disregard for convention, but Chenshu's protection of ordinary civilians reassures him that the young Senju has a moral bottom line. 18 He also takes Sasuke's defection as a personal failure, acknowledging that he failed to keep watch over his student. 23 24

The revelation that Obito Uchiha survived and became an enemy leaves Kakashi deeply shaken. Despite that emotional turmoil, he remains prepared to confront Obito directly and end his actions when necessary. 102 124

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan

Kakashi possesses a Sharingan, which he unveils after Chenshu's Wood Release forces him to treat the survival exercise seriously. 3

• Uses it while confronting Zabuza in the Land of Waves. 5
• Its chakra consumption leaves him needing several days of rest after the first battle with Zabuza. 6
• Activates a Three-Tomoe Sharingan while facing the reanimated Zabuza during the Fourth Shinobi World War. 112

Substitution Technique

Kakashi uses a Substitution Technique to evade the Demon Brothers' chain ambush; what appears to be his dismembered body is revealed to be pieces of wood. 4

Water Release

Kakashi can perform Water Release techniques in battle. 5

• Water Dragon Bullet Technique — creates a water dragon that strikes Zabuza after Chenshu restrains him with vines. 5
• Combines his Water Release with Chenshu's Wood Release to force Zabuza into retreat. 5

Lightning Cutter

Kakashi prepares Lightning Cutter to finish the restrained Zabuza, but redirects it when Haku moves to shield him. 7

• Uses Lightning Cutter to accurately cut apart Deidara's Explosive Clay birds, neutralizing the Earth Release-based attacks before they can detonate. 94
• Prepares the technique against the reanimated Zabuza, but Chenshu defeats the former Seven Ninja Swordsman first. 112
• Charges a kunai with Lightning Release while preparing to strike down the mortally wounded Obito. 124

Genjutsu

Kakashi uses genjutsu to incapacitate Sakura during the survival exercise, making her believe that Sasuke has been severely injured. 3

Taijutsu and Tactical Assessment

Kakashi easily overpowers Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura during the survival exercise, countering their individual attacks and exploiting Sakura's genjutsu vulnerability. 3

• Recognizes that Chenshu's enhanced taijutsu, clone feint, and projectile attacks are dangerous enough to warrant serious attention. 3
• Identifies the Demon Brothers as Hidden Mist chunin and recognizes Zabuza as an elite missing-nin whom even jonin must treat cautiously. 4
• Sets traps around Team 7's training ground and uses special training to force Naruto and Sasuke to improve their coordination and tactical judgment. 12
• Uses stealth to get behind Deidara and restrain him at kunai-point after Chenshu defeats Sasori. 96
• Correctly identifies Lightning Release as an effective counter to Deidara's Explosion Release clay. 94

Equipment / Items

• Forehead protector used to conceal his Sharingan. 3
• A copy of Make-Out Paradise, which he reads during training and travel. 3 4 12
• Kunai. 5 7
• Three bells used for Team 7's survival exercise. 3

Relationships

• Chenshu Senju — Student in Team 7. Chenshu forces Kakashi to take their survival exercise seriously, later breaks him out of Zabuza's Water Prison and fights alongside him. Kakashi openly acknowledges that Chenshu exceeds ordinary genin standards. Though wary that Chenshu's power could make him dangerous, Kakashi is reassured after witnessing him protect Konoha civilians. He later accompanies Chenshu during the Kazekage rescue operation and to the Five Kage Summit. During the war, Chenshu prevents Kakashi from having to fight the reanimated Zabuza, leaving Kakashi feeling unnecessary beside his former student's overwhelming strength. 3 5 12 18 93 99 112
• Naruto Uzumaki — Student in Team 7. Kakashi defeats Naruto during the bell exercise and later leads him on the Land of Waves escort mission. He later orders Naruto to pursue Sasuke during the Konoha Crush and is present when Naruto seeks to bring Sasuke back after his defection. Kakashi subsequently travels alongside Naruto and Chenshu while tracking Gaara to an Akatsuki hideout. 2 3 4 19 26 93
• Sasuke Uchiha — Student in Team 7. Kakashi evaluates Sasuke's coordinated ambush during the survival exercise and later attempts to intercept Zabuza during the bridge battle. Sasuke's later defection to Orochimaru's forces leaves Kakashi blaming himself for failing as his instructor. After Sasuke returns to Konoha under Chenshu's authority, Kakashi travels with both of them as part of Konoha's delegation to the Five Kage Summit. 3 6 23 24 99
• Sakura Haruno — Student in Team 7. Kakashi defeats her with genjutsu during the bell exercise. He later assigns her to observe and record the shortcomings of Naruto, Sasuke, and Chenshu during special training. 2 3 12
• Tazuna — Client under Kakashi's protection during the Land of Waves mission. Kakashi confronts him after discovering he concealed the mission's true danger. 4
• Zabuza Momochi — Enemy during the Land of Waves mission. Zabuza traps Kakashi in a Water Prison; after escaping, Kakashi joins Chenshu in wounding Zabuza. Kakashi later attempts to finish the restrained missing-nin with Lightning Cutter. During the Fourth Shinobi World War, Kakashi prepares to face Zabuza again after he is reanimated, but Chenshu immediately defeats and seals him. 5 7 112
• Haku — Zabuza's companion. Kakashi redirects Lightning Cutter when Haku attempts to sacrifice himself to protect Zabuza. 7
• Jiraiya — A fellow Leaf jonin and the author of Kakashi's favored Make-Out Paradise. 15
• Deidara — Akatsuki opponent during the rescue of Gaara. Kakashi destroys Deidara's Explosive Clay birds with Lightning Cutter and later captures him at kunai-point after Chenshu defeats Sasori. 94 96
• Obito Uchiha — Kakashi's former teammate, long believed to have died at Kannabi Bridge after entrusting Kakashi with his Sharingan. Kakashi is devastated to discover that Obito survived and became an enemy seeking to destroy the shinobi world. He later prepares to kill the gravely injured Obito, but Madara Uchiha interrupts the attempt. 102 124
• Madara Uchiha — An enemy whose arrival during the final confrontation with Obito creates a shockwave powerful enough to force Kakashi back defensively. 125

Story Role / Major Arcs

Team 7 Formation and Survival Exercise

The Third Hokage assigns Kakashi to lead the unusual four-person Team 7: Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura, and Chenshu. 2 He conducts the bell exercise with only three bells, but ultimately passes all four students after judging their conduct through his principle that comrades must be cherished. 3

Chenshu's Wood Release shocks Kakashi and forces him to reveal his Sharingan during the test. 3

Land of Waves Mission

Kakashi leads Team 7's escort of Tazuna and uses a Substitution Technique to test or evade the Demon Brothers' ambush. He identifies them as Hidden Mist chunin and gives the team the option to withdraw once Tazuna reveals Zabuza may be involved. 4

Zabuza captures Kakashi with the Water Prison Technique. Chenshu breaks the prison with Wood Release, allowing Kakashi to counterattack; together, they wound Zabuza and drive him away. 5 Kakashi later requires recovery time because using the Sharingan depleted his chakra. 6

During the final bridge battle, Kakashi prepares Lightning Cutter against the captured Zabuza but diverts the strike when Haku intervenes. 7

Chunin Exams

Kakashi presents Team 7 with Chunin Exam applications and leaves participation to each student, while warning them that genin from other villages will also compete. 9

During the preliminary matches, Kakashi closely monitors the increasingly dangerous combatants, including Gaara and the curse-mark-enhanced Sound ninja. He is concerned that the combination of these threats and Chenshu's Wood Release could destroy the examination arena. 13 14

Team 7 Special Training

Before the Chunin Exam preliminaries, Kakashi organizes a special training session to keep Team 7 occupied and improve its teamwork. He orders Naruto and Sasuke to fight Chenshu together while Sakura records their weaknesses. 12

Although Naruto and Sasuke eventually coordinate their attacks, Chenshu overwhelms them with a massive wooden hand that scatters both Naruto's Shadow Clones and Sasuke's Great Fireball Technique. Kakashi is visibly shocked by the scale of Chenshu's Wood Release, but concludes that the training can at least improve Naruto and Sasuke's ability to endure punishment. 12

Konoha Crush

During the Sand and Sound invasion, Kakashi finds the arena sector guarded by Chenshu's Wood Release to be the safest area, with civilians protected and evacuation routes established. He entrusts that sector to Chenshu, then orders Naruto and Sakura to pursue Sasuke with Pakkun after Sasuke follows Gaara. 19

Sasuke's Defection

After Sasuke leaves Konoha with Orochimaru's subordinates, Kakashi informs Naruto and Sakura that Sasuke has defected. He is frustrated by Team 7's strained bonds and recognizes that he failed to prevent Sasuke from leaving. 23 24

Kakashi is present at the mission assembly meeting when Konoha organizes a pursuit squad under Shikamaru's leadership. 26

Kazekage Rescue

Kakashi accompanies Chenshu and Naruto as they pursue Gaara to an Akatsuki hideout. He attempts to stop Naruto from recklessly attacking the sealed entrance, then assists in the subsequent battle against Deidara and Sasori. 93

Kakashi uses Lightning Cutter to neutralize Deidara's clay birds and later captures Deidara with a kunai after Chenshu defeats Sasori. 94 96

Five Kage Summit

Kakashi travels with Chenshu and Sasuke to the Land of Iron for the Five Kage Summit, where the three represent Hidden Leaf Village in Tsunade's absence. 99

Obito's Revelation and the Fourth Shinobi World War

When Obito's mask is broken, Kakashi recognizes him as his supposedly deceased comrade and is overwhelmed by the revelation that Obito has become an enemy pursuing world destruction. 102

During the Fourth Shinobi World War, Kakashi joins the Allied Shinobi Forces' defense against the reanimated Seven Ninja Swordsmen. He prepares Lightning Cutter against the reanimated Zabuza, but Chenshu destroys Zabuza's sword, defeats him with a single punch, and seals him before Kakashi can engage. 112

Kakashi later approaches the mortally wounded Obito with a Lightning Release-charged kunai, intending to end his former teammate's rampage. Madara's sudden arrival interrupts the attempt and forces Kakashi back with the shockwave of his descent. 124 125

Notable Quotes

“In the ninja world, those who break the rules are called trash. But those who do not cherish their comrades are worse than trash.” 3