Sasuke replies that he only wants to change the world for the better, making hard decisions like this so that the world won't get embroiled in another war. share. Obito assures Kakashi that he doesn't blame him for the world's flaws before attacking him with Fire Release: Blast Wave Wild Dance. He then uses Kamui to return, only to witness the Ten-Tails complete its revival. Although this is an A-rank assignment that Team 7, being only genin, are unqualified for, they decide to help Tazuna anyway because Tazuna confessed his country is too poor to afford an A-rank assignment. Sai informs Kakashi that he has been in contact with Sasuke, whom Kakashi had previously asked to lead the investigation into the disappearances due to that only his ocular powers can cancel genjutsu, and Kumogakure and Kirigakure have agreed to cooperate in the investigation. The second reason is that Naruto was only 17 at the end of the war and he was underage and immature to take the position of the Hokage. Realising he had picked the wrong side, Kakashi told the Third about Danz's plans to assassinate him and, the following day, personally lured out the assassins, of whom Kinoe was one. Despite their only recent graduation from the Academy, he recommends that they enter the Chnin Exams. This creates an opening for Naruto to take Gaara back, which Deidara responds to by creating a Suicide Bombing Clone to cover his escape; Kakashi uses Kamui again to warp the explosion away. Naruto was31 years oldwhile Kakashi ended his 13 years reign in Konoha at the age of 47. When they find the Raikage in the Land of Iron, Kakashi, the only one amongst them that the Raikage recognises, asks that Naruto be allowed to speak with him. Kakashi nevertheless feels guilty about not telling Naruto this - he feared Naruto would at some point blow his cover had he known - so promises to buy Naruto as much ramen as he can eat. Pain, recognising that Kakashi is a dangerous opponent, sends the Asura Path to help the Deva Path. With his status as Hokage and Naruto's testimony, Kakashi pardons Sasuke and releases him from prison. It was clear they couldnt continue like this; a new Hokage was needed immediately. Although most people he knows are aware of how much he likes Icha Icha, Kakashi is seemingly uncomfortable sharing the books with others, to the point of growing embarrassed by the presumably adult content when he is forced to read passages aloud. He summons his ninken to help him track Sasuke and Naruto, eventually finding the latter unconscious at the Valley of the End. This story is inspired by the works of The Omnipresent Sage and . Before leaving them, Minato advised Kakashi to not use the Chidori again. Kakashi and the Konoha 11 fight what were thought to be the deceased members of Akatsuki, but what are actually part of the White Zetsu Army in disguise. The next day, in the anime, Kakashi defeats Jinin Akebino,[89] and later teams up with Guy to keep Jinpachi Munashi and Kushimaru Kuriarare busy until they are also sealed. Zabuza kills Gat first and Kakashi scares off the horde with his "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique" (which is implied to just be the normal Clone Technique). At the start of Part I, Kakashi's score is 50 wins and 49 losses,[36] though even when Guy takes the lead the score difference remains the same; considering that their competitions range from eating contests to Rock, Paper, Scissors, the score isn't truly representative of anything. Kakashi talks to Kakuzu before killing him. [37] He has spiky silver hair often oriented to his left-side, dark grey eyes (black in several instances), and typically a relaxed and lazy expression. In the anime, Katsuyu meets them as they return to Konoha to give them a new mission: helping the Tsuchigumo clan protect its forbidden technique. Kakashi finds somewhere out of the way for them to ride out the trip. In his place, Team 7 is led by an Anbu codenamed "Yamato", who Kakashi once knew as "Tenz". With his left Mangeky, Kakashi can use the long-range variant of Kamui: remotely forming a barrier around whatever he looks at to can warp the target to Kamui's dimension; eventually, he learns how to send himself to the dimension and to a new location from it. Kakashi tried to reason with him by stating that friendship should take higher priority than the mission. Kakashi realised that the sewer and train were both a diversion for Koji's true objective. As the Iwa-nin started surrounding them, Kakashi attacked them for as long as he could, holding them off until Minato eventually tracked them down and finished off the rest. No, Kakashi isnt the strongest Hokage by far! EX, Naruto Shippden: Gekit Ninja Taisen! They discovered the origins of the feud, and when Boruto's attempt to reconcile them over sharing a dango shortcake recipe the grandfathers came up with when they were in better terms failed, Kakashi proposed turning the fireworks display into a competition, the winner retaining the right of displaying the fireworks henceforth. Kakashi pretends anger when he approaches them, but tells them that they pass the test for placing the team's well-being above the mission parameters. Yet, this was only temporary, as Kakashi would indeed become Tsunades successor and the next Hokage of Konohagakure. The mission's failure had disastrous consequences for the Land of Fire, causing many in Konoha, including the teammates he saved, to vilify him for abandoning his duties. Boruto soon found Kakashi and attacked hard, but the legendary ninja easily saw through his tactics. Kakashi is dismayed, assuming Sasuke is still after revenge. He is saved by the Third Tsuchikage, who delivers him to the ground. So, to summarize as we can deduce from the events in the anime and manga, Kakashi Hatake was 32 years old when he became the Sixth Hokage, succeeding Tsunade in that position. It succeeds the second time, destroying two of Kakuzu's hearts and putting the last one on the brink of failure. . Kakashi pulls away, sets down Haku's body, and, angered by what's happened, proceeds to debilitate both of Zabuza's arms. Deidara takes Gaara's body and flies off, which Naruto and Kakashi go after, leaving Sasori to Sakura and Chiyo. While reeling from his wound, Kakashi senses Naruto using the Nine-Tails' chakra. Might Guy assisted Kakashi surprisingly in the hot air balloon fights. Kakashi provides his ninken to Kiba in his place, believing they would be more useful to him. "Naruto, did you just feel the same Chakra as mine right now?" Kurama asked Naruto. With the Sharingan, Kakashi can accurately reproduce any movement he sees (his own physical skill permitting), take in a heightened amount of visual information, and perform the Sharingan's broad category of genjutsu. Kahy attacks Kakashi and removes his Chains of Ice so he can fight back, but he stops short of killing her when he realises that's what she wants out of regret for her actions. From this meeting with the Third, it became clear to Kakashi that the Third was not the ineffectual, passionless leader Danz had made him out to be. He takes command of the team and eventually defeats Nagare and Hokushin with relative ease. When he notices Sasuke going off on his own to fight Gaara, Kakashi locates Sakura and sends her, Naruto, and Shikamaru Nara after him to provide assistance; he summons Pakkun to help them follow Sasuke. Frustrated by this and the future bullying Kakashi will give him, Yamato hits him in the head. It decides instead to fully take control of Obito's body so that they can't attack it without damaging Obito too. Kakashi surmises that a genjutsu user kidnapped the missing shinobi and is using genjutsu on them to attack the hidden villages. Naruto insists on trying to reason with Danz, which Kakashi warns him will not work. Kakashi believes the best way to match Sasuke would be for Naruto to create a new jutsu. Kakashi reads Icha Icha Paradise during the test, convinced he won't need his full attention or both of his hands. Main article: Cursed Warrior Extermination Mission In the anime, Kakashi attended the memorial service for the fallen people of the Fourth Shinobi World War. Later, Kakashi aided Shikamaru's coordination efforts in preparation for Isshiki's invasion. Kakashi later assists Naruto and Shion in stopping Mry, destroying several stone warriors while they destroy Mry itself. Guy soon appears to fight the leader of the hijackers, Rahy, keeping him busy so that Kakashi can free himself from his restraints without being noticed. When Kakashi woke up, he knew Danz would punish Kinoe for insubordination and asked the Third for help. At the same time, he makes up for it with superb control, requiring no more than the minimum required amount to perform his technique, even able to do so with a single hand. As he prepares for battle, Kakashi remarks that he finally understands what the Third Hokage went through with Orochimaru. Kakashi is afterwards tracked down by Naruto, who asks Kakashi to help him train for the exams' final matches in a month. Main articles: Sasuke Shinden (novel) and Sasuke Shinden (anime) Kakashi Retired and stepped down as Hokage because he desired to nominate someone who could do better than him. Kakashi was eventually able to rescue her and started taking her back to Konoha. [33] Sometime later, Itachi asked Kakashi if dead friends' requests should be honoured, which Kakashi said they should. Training runs long and they end up arriving late for Sasuke's match against Gaara of Sunagakure. As Boruto continued to struggle free from the Sixth's hold, his fellow classmates provided enough distraction for him to escape. Knowing that they couldn't act hastily, Kakashi and Tsunade were sent to meet with the other Great Villages to get their support on engaging this personal matter. He has a Ph.D. and speaks five languages. The next step is more difficult for him: combining that nature with the Rasengan. Obito refused to go along with this and went off to save Rin by himself. Kakashi takes this opportunity to allow his team to rest and recuperate. It was the time that Kakashi knew when he had to step down to let the most deserving person take over his role. Why, then, would Kakashi allow his sensei's only child to grow up like he did, with such neglect and hate? He has a high IQ and is mature for his age. [82] He is stopped at the village's entrance, but is able to arrange a meeting with Hanz (who is actually Konan in disguise) and delivers the invitation. Konoha eventually became embroiled in the Third Shinobi World War. Main articles: Boruto: Naruto the Movie and Versus Momoshiki Arc To take advantage of this, Kakashi plants chains under it and has Chza and Chji attack it from opposite sides. Does he know himself? As Kakashi treats his wounds, he catches brief glimpses of what Obito sees due to their common Sharingan: his fight with Naruto and Sasuke. Naruto gives him a copy of Icha Icha Tactics as a present, which Kakashi wastes no time starting to read. He always had a high IQ, perfect strategies, and decision-making ability. Obito's apparent death profoundly changed Kakashi. He holds this title for many years before finally passing it to Naruto, as revealed in the epilogue. The villages inhabitants realized that although he had not been a caretaker for long, the people of Konoha already loved him, all of which is why they decided to make him Hokage. So when it was time to nominate someone for Hokage, Kakashi was nominated, being the only person who could play this role the best. A fight breaks out when Kabuto notices them, at the conclusion of which Naruto defeats the Nine-Tailed Naruto Clone. Team 7 is sent on a mission to protect the actress, Yukie Fujikaze, as she travels to the Land of Snow. Kakashi sends the Hanabi Rescue Team to save her; he also give them a special clock that counts down to the Moon's collision, asking that they stop it if Toneri is in any way connected. Once Kakashi's done recuperating he calls them before him and is introduced to Sai, who is effectively Sasuke's replacement on the team; they speak only briefly but both of approve of each other. Kakashi attempts to stop him, but is immediately bound by Chains of Ice that Kahy planted on him earlier. After Tsunade hear.