Kakashi Hatake | Naruto
- Joseph Fanning
- Sep 21
- 2 min read
Kakashi Hatake is one of the most iconic characters in the Naruto series created by Masashi Kishimoto. Here's a breakdown of who he is:
Basic Info | Kakashi Hatake | Naruto
Full Name: Kakashi Hatake (はたけ カカシ)
Alias: Copy Ninja Kakashi, Kakashi of the Sharingan
Occupation: Ninja (Shinobi) of Konohagakure (Hidden Leaf Village)
Team: Leader of Team 7 (Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno)
Rank: Jōnin → Sixth Hokage (Godai Hokage)
Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan (originally not his, but transplanted)
Personality | Kakashi Hatake | Naruto
Kakashi is known for his laid-back, mysterious, and often aloof demeanor. He is perpetually late (with ridiculous excuses), reads adult novels (Icha Icha Paradise), and hides his face behind a mask. Despite this, he is deeply wise, highly intelligent, and cares profoundly for his comrades.
“In the ninja world, those who break the rules are scum, but those who abandon their friends are worse than scum.”
This quote reflects his personal growth and shift in values, largely influenced by past trauma and his teammates' deaths.
Backstory | Kakashi Hatake | Naruto
Father: Sakumo Hatake, the "White Fang of the Leaf" – a legendary ninja who took his own life after being disgraced.
Childhood: A prodigy who graduated from the academy at 5, became Chūnin at 6, and Jōnin by 13.
Teammates: Obito Uchiha and Rin Nohara under Minato Namikaze (the future Fourth Hokage).
Sharingan: Obtained from Obito during a tragic mission when Obito was crushed by rocks and gave Kakashi his left eye.
Powers & Abilities | Kakashi Hatake | Naruto
Sharingan / Mangekyō Sharingan: Copied over 1,000 jutsu; eventually unlocks Kamui, a space-time ninjutsu.
Lightning Release: Created Chidori, later passed down and modified by Sasuke into Lightning Blade (Raikiri).
Tactical Genius: Known for his battle strategies and analytical mind.
Ninjutsu Master: Has proficiency in all five elemental chakra natures.
Legacy
As the Sixth Hokage, Kakashi played a major role in rebuilding the Hidden Leaf after the Fourth Great Ninja War.
He becomes a mentor and father figure to many, especially Naruto.
Even after losing the Sharingan post-war, he remains a powerful and respected shinobi.
Joe is an orange belt in karate.
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