Kakashi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Kakashi Hatake
Alias(es)	Copy Ninja; Konoha Copy Ninja 31
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Konohagakure
Occupation/Role	Team 7 leader; mentor; Hokage's assistant 34 151
Status	Active 193
First Appearance	Chapter 31 31

Background / History

Kakashi is the son of Hatake Sakumo, the feared “Konoha White Fang.” Sakumo's death deeply affected him; for a time, Kakashi placed mission success above the lives of comrades and became unpopular as a teammate. Obito Uchiha and Rin Nohara later made him understand the value of comrades and his father's choice. 31

Though he inherited his father's swordsmanship records, Kakashi considers himself unable to grasp the essence of Hatake Kenjutsu and far inferior to Sakumo. He nevertheless entrusts the records to Xia Mu after judging the boy's talent, resolve, and desire to protect those close to him. 32

He is assigned to lead Team 7—Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno—despite anticipating the difficulty of mentoring both the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki and the last Uchiha. After Team 7's Land of Waves mission, he accepts responsibility for having continued an improperly assessed mission. 34 42

Following Danzo's fall, Kakashi becomes one of Tsunade's assistants alongside Xia Mu. His renewed diligence is attributed to Obito's reappearance, which gives him fresh motivation. 151 154

Appearance

Kakashi usually conceals one eye beneath a tilted forehead protector and wears a mask over his lower face. He is noted for his perpetually tired-looking “dead fish eyes.” 31

• Tilted forehead protector covering his Sharingan.
• Face mask.
• Often carries kunai and short swords in combat. 31 145
• Frequently reads Icha Icha Paradise. 31

Personality

Kakashi initially presents himself as laid-back, habitually late, and more interested in reading than punctuality outside active missions. Despite this demeanor, he moves quickly when needed and takes missions seriously. 31

His past makes him particularly attentive to a ninja's convictions. When Xia Mu requests Hatake Kenjutsu, Kakashi tests not only his sword talent but also his sincerity, ultimately approving him because he wants strength to protect his family, friends, and village. 31 32

Kakashi remains self-critical as a teacher. He accepts fault for Team 7's poor judgment during the Land of Waves mission, worries over Sasuke's instability and safety, and later hesitates to harm Obito because of their shared history. 42 57 145

Abilities & Skills

Sharingan and Copying

Kakashi's Sharingan allows him to analyze and replicate techniques with exceptional speed.

• Copied Xia Mu's Water Release: Magnifying Water Mirror after seeing it once. 31 32
• Replicated Kisame Hoshigaki's Water Release: Water Shark Bomb Technique in battle. 67 122
• Copied Xia Mu's Evil Sealing Wave alongside Sasuke, though he noted its immense chakra and mental-energy cost. 128 129
• His Sharingan's constant chakra drain prevented him from properly mastering Hatake Kenjutsu. 32

Mangekyō Sharingan and Kamui

Kakashi possesses the Mangekyō Sharingan and uses Kamui to counter spatial techniques.

• His Mangekyō Sharingan is revealed when he realizes Obito witnessed Rin's death. 136
• Cancels Obito's Kamui phasing by using Kamui against it, allowing him to strike Obito physically. 145 191
• Neutralizes Madara's repulsive-force defense so Might Guy's Morning Peacock can connect. 179

Chidori

Kakashi's signature Lightning Release assassination technique condenses lightning chakra in his hand.

• Defeats Kidomaru with a surprise Chidori charge after reading the trajectory of his spider-silk-guided arrow. 78
• Combines Chidori with Xia Mu's Demon Blade in an ambush against Kakuzu. 88
• Uses Chidori in combat against Madara, severing his shoulder despite Madara's Edo Tensei regeneration. 179

Hatake Kenjutsu

Kakashi is the inheritor of Sakumo Hatake's swordsmanship, though he believes he failed to master its true essence.

• Tests Xia Mu's kenjutsu aptitude with short swords before agreeing to teach him. 31
• Gives Xia Mu Sakumo's swordsmanship record and leaves its mastery to Xia Mu's own efforts. 32
• Later agrees to teach Sasuke his father's swordsmanship after Sasuke resolves to grow stronger. 43
• Recognizes the style's defining principle as extreme speed: Sakumo's sword was said to move twice as fast as its wielder. 32

Summoning and Tracking

Kakashi can summon Pakkun, the leader of the Eight Ninja Hounds.

• Summons Pakkun to assist Megumi Kato's training. 49
• Pakkun can command the other seven ninja hounds and serves as a tracking specialist. 49

Sealing Jutsu

Kakashi possesses sealing-jutsu scrolls and teaches the subject to Xia Mu and Sasuke.

• Provides both students with scrolls containing multiple sealing techniques for study. 71
• Supports Xia Mu's Chakra Battery project in exchange for access to its benefits. 71

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Short swords — Used during his initial kenjutsu test of Xia Mu. 31
• Kunai — His standard close-combat weapon. 145
• Hatake Kenjutsu record — Sakumo Hatake's swordsmanship scroll, passed to Xia Mu. 32
• Sealing-jutsu scrolls — Given to Xia Mu and Sasuke for their sealing studies. 71
• Icha Icha Paradise — Frequently read during downtime. 31

Relationships

• Hatake Sakumo — Father and the original Konoha White Fang. Kakashi inherited Sakumo's sword records but struggled to accept both his father's death and the swordsmanship's legacy. 31 32
• Might Guy — Eternal rival and longtime friend. Their disputed score is 38–39, with Kakashi rejecting Guy's attempt to count meals together as competitions. 31
• Obito Uchiha — Former best friend who gave Kakashi his Sharingan. Kakashi blames himself over Rin's death and hesitates to fight Obito even after learning his role in the Nine-Tails Attack. 136 144 145
• Rin Nohara — Former comrade whose death helped shape Kakashi's guilt and Mangekyō Sharingan awakening. 136
• Xia Mu — Student and recipient of Hatake Kenjutsu. Kakashi recognizes Xia Mu's sincerity, accepts Moon Walk as repayment, and later works with him as a Hokage assistant. 32 151
• Naruto Uzumaki — Student in Team 7. Kakashi protects him from Akatsuki threats while trying to curb his reckless behavior. 34 121
• Sasuke Uchiha — Student in Team 7. Kakashi trains Sasuke in Chidori and swordsmanship, while remaining concerned by Sasuke's pursuit of revenge and power. 43 68 71
• Sakura Haruno — Student in Team 7. Kakashi notices her insecurity after Megumi's progress and advises her toward medical-ninjutsu training. 49
• Tsunade — Fifth Hokage and fellow administrator. Kakashi serves as her assistant and accompanies her to the Five Kage Summit. 151 160

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Hatake Kenjutsu succession — Kakashi meets Xia Mu through Might Guy, tests his sword talent and ideals, then passes on Sakumo's swordsmanship record. Xia Mu reciprocates by demonstrating Moon Walk for Kakashi to copy. 31 32
• Team 7 leadership — Assigned Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura as his genin team. After criticism from Xia Mu, Kakashi acknowledges his mishandling of the Land of Waves mission. 34 42
• Sasuke's development — Oversees Sasuke's Lightning Release training, agrees to teach him Chidori and Hatake swordsmanship, and approves of the calmness Sasuke develops through Xia Mu's guidance. 43 68 71
• Akatsuki operations — Leads Konoha's operation against Kakuzu and Hidan, fights Kakuzu alongside Xia Mu, and helps eliminate Kakuzu's remaining heart masks. 86 88 89
• Pain's invasion — Joins Sasuke in defeating the Asura Path, then confronts Obito after identifying him as “Tobi.” 141 144
• Obito confrontation — Battles Obito directly, countering Kamui with his own Mangekyō ability despite his emotional reluctance to harm his former friend. 145 191
• Fourth Great Ninja War — Fights beside Might Guy against Madara Uchiha, assists the Allied Shinobi Forces, and uses Kamui to create openings against Madara's defenses. 179 180

Notable Quotes

“Passing on Kenjutsu isn't a problem, but I have to see your caliber first!” 31

“Once you've learned it, make sure to protect your family and friends well.” 32

“Since you refuse to see reason, I'll have to knock some sense into you!” 191