A prodigy who became a Jonin at just twelve, he later had Obito Uchiha's Sharingan transplanted into his left eye. He used it to copy over a thousand Ninjutsu, earning the names "Copy Ninja" and "Kakashi of the Sharingan," which resounded throughout the nations.
"As a boy, Kakashi was aloof, rational, sharp-tongued, and rarely smiled. Because of his childhood experiences-namely, his father Sakumo Hatake's suicide-he closed off his emotions and became deeply fixated on missions and rules. Even so, at crucial moments, he would still choose to fight for his comrades," Ruri told Uchiha Itachi beside him.
Gentleness and cheerfulness, shamelessness and cunning, and more coexisted with sternness and decisiveness. He was thoughtful and attentive, bringing Naruto vegetables, comforting Sakura, and volunteering to accompany Asuma's team when they went to challenge the Akatsuki for revenge, among other things.
"He usually gives people the impression that he's lazy and unserious. He's often late and comes up with all sorts of strange excuses, but in a crisis, he's extremely calm and composed."
"Kakashi is also a very strong person. Even though he's lost important people time and again throughout his life for various reasons, he's never chosen to hate the world or anyone else. He always bears his pain alone and lives with an optimistic outlook," Ruri said with a smile, looking at Uchiha Itachi beside him.
"That Sharingan of his belonged to his friend Obito Uchiha. During a mission, Obito Uchiha sacrificed himself, and in the end, that Sharingan was transplanted into Kakashi. Later, he killed Zero, the woman he loved, with his own hands. That's what made his personality turn out this way!"
"So Kakashi's life really makes you feel for him. His father committed suicide when he was little, though I'm not very clear on the reason!" Ruri said,