Kakashi Hatake

### Weaponry

Flying Thunder God Kunai, Makibishi, Sword (Tantō - White Light Chakra Sabre), Wire Strings

Kakashi Hatake is a shinobi of the Hatake Clan, in Konohagakure.

## Background

Kakashi Hatake's early life was shaped by both reverence and tragedy. He was born to Ayahi Ogata and Sakumo Hatake, a famous shinobi renowned for saving Konoha on multiple occasions. Despite losing his mother at a young age, Kakashi spent his formative years under the guidance of his father, who instilled in him a deep appreciation for the ways of the ninja.

Kakashi's fascination with ninja weaponry began during his childhood, and his father nurtured his interest, initiating him into the world of shinobi from a tender age.

In the Academy, Kakashi's extraordinary talents quickly became evident. He demonstrated exceptional aptitude, earning top grades and gaining recognition as a prodigy among his peers. His abilities made him exceptionally popular within the academy.

### Genin

    At the tender age of five, Kakashi accomplished a remarkable feat by graduating from the Academy at the top of his class in just one year. However, his age and advanced capabilities set him apart from the rest of his peers, leading to a unique arrangement. Instead of being assigned to a standard genin team, Kakashi worked directly under the guidance of his father, Sakumo.

### Chūnin

By age six, Kakashi's abilities continued to stand out. Konoha authorities granted him the opportunity to participate in the Chūnin Exams with a randomly selected team. During the exams, Kakashi emerged victorious, earning the rank of chūnin after defeating Might Guy.
However, tragedy soon struck. During one of Sakumo's missions, he faced a gut-wrenching dilemma: save his teammates' lives or complete the assignment. He chose to rescue his comrades, a decision that led to the mission's failure and severe consequences for the Land of Fire. Sakumo's actions were met with harsh criticism, and he was vilified for forsaking his duties. Consumed by disgrace, Sakumo ultimately took his own life.

Kakashi discovered his father's lifeless body, and in that harrowing moment, the boy awakened the Sharingan in his right eye, a profound manifestation of the Uchiha Clan's dojutsu. With Uchiha lineage running through both sides of his family, Kakashi's ability to unlock the Sharingan was attributed to his both of his grandmothers' heritages. Witnessing the immense suffering of his father, Kakashi made a solemn vow never to repeat his mistakes and resolved to adhere strictly to the Shinobi Rules.

In the aftermath of these tragic events, Jiraiya Ogata, a third cousin with various familial connections, stepped up to provide care for Kakashi. While Jiraiya had aspirations of imparting the Ogata clan's traditions to the young ninja, he recognized that Kakashi needed guidance during this trying period. With Kakashi already holding the rank of Chūnin, Jiraiya trusted in his ability to be independent during the Sannin's prolonged missions.

However, Jiraiya's guardianship fell short, neglecting Kakashi's needs and well-being. Observing this, the Uchiha Clan advocated for Kakashi's adoption into their fold. Fugaku Uchiha, a prominent figure within the clan, took on the responsibility of becoming Kakashi's guardian. Initially, Kakashi harbored concerns, knowing the historical connection between the Hatake and Uchiha clans. Typically, if a Hatake possessed a Sharingan, as he did, they would assimilate into the Uchiha clan, erasing their Hatake identity. Kakashi, despite his complicated feelings toward his father, desired to preserve the Hatake legacy.

To his surprise, Fugaku managed to convince the Uchiha clan to allow Kakashi to retain his Hatake identity. Fugaku outlined his primary objective as ensuring Kakashi's safety and nurturing his Sharingan abilities. He assured Kakashi that he could continue learning the Hatake ways and pointed out that other living Hatake members were integrated into the Uchiha clan through marriage, providing Kakashi with supportive elders. Although Kakashi rarely showed his gratitude openly, he appreciated the arrangement, finding solace in the supportive Uchiha environment that allowed him to grow and develop, a marked improvement from his previous isolated existence with sporadic visits from Jiraiya. The Uchiha's commitment to his development created a sense of belonging and cooperation that Kakashi hadn't experienced before.

Amidst Orochimaru's defection from Konoha, a mission to capture the rogue ninja led eight-year-old Kakashi to the trail connecting to the Iburi clan cave, a known association of Orochimaru. Once inside, Kakashi found himself quickly subdued by the Iburi clan, their intent to execute him thwarted by a young boy named Kinoe. With a resolve akin to the Second Hokage, Kinoe revealed his mission paralleled Kakashi's – to ensure Orochimaru's capture, albeit with a strategy of befriending the clan first. Gotta, the clan's leader, overheard this revelation and ordered the execution of both Konoha ninjas. In a moment of bravery, Yukimi Iburi, deeply connected to Kinoe, saved them both, weaving an unexpected alliance between the three.

Parting ways with Kakashi, Yukimi merged her consciousness with Kinoe's, and they sought refuge at a carnival, a brief sanctuary amidst the chaos. However, their respite was fleeting. Kakashi caught up, intending to use Yukimi as bait to capture Orochimaru. Determined to protect Yukimi, Kinoe fled with her, adopting the alias "Tenzō." Faced with urgency, Kakashi made a crucial decision – to collaborate with Tenzō in saving Yukimi. Together, they embarked on a daring mission, only to discover the cave's tragic fate: Orochimaru had decimated the Iburi clan and captured Yukimi. Guided by the Iburi clan's spirits, Tenzō and Kakashi managed to restore Yukimi's stability, defying Orochimaru's sinister designs.

In the aftermath, Kakashi questioned Tenzō's age, puzzled by the boy's youthful stature. To Kakashi's astonishment, Tenzō matter-of-factly stated he was three, as though it were perfectly normal for toddlers to undertake missions. Another mystery arose when Kakashi inquired about Tenzō's preference for the name "Tenzō" over "Kinoe." Tenzō casually speculated that Tenzō might be his true name.

Realizing that Tenzō might hold the key to his origins, Kakashi made a bold decision—he took Tenzō under his wing and brought him back to Konoha. Deep down, Kakashi suspected Tenzō might be a member of the esteemed Senju clan, given his appearance and his ability to wield the First Hokage's rare Kekkei Tōta: Wood Release. However, as they returned to the village, Kakashi began to realize the gravity of the situation. Tenzō's presence felt peculiar and unconventional, leading Kakashi to decide who to confide in about his unexpected find. Fugaku was away on business, and Kakashi preferred to keep this matter discreet from the other Uchiha members.

Tenzō, unaware of the complexity of the situation, remained content with the arrangement, happy to be in the Uchiha Compound. Kakashi and Tenzō formed an unexpected bond. In a show of respect, Tenzō started addressing Kakashi as Senpai, acknowledging Kakashi as his senior. Kakashi appreciated this gesture, feeling it was the right way to address their relationship.

In the following days, as Kakashi grappled with his newfound responsibility, Mikoto Uchiha arrived. Mikoto was Fugaku's new wife, and Kakashi had momentarily forgotten about her presence. She was surprised to find out that the boy Kakashi had brought home was not a friend from his academy days but an entirely unfamiliar child he had picked up, suspecting he was a Senju.

Concerned about Tenzō's true identity, Mikoto accompanied Kakashi and Tenzō to Tsunade Senju, a trusted member of the Senju Clan. Tsunade, with her keen perception and unique chakra-sensing abilities, quickly identified Tenzō as a Senju. She decided to run further tests but left Tenzō, Kakashi, and her daughter Toki alone at her house in the meantime.

During this time, Toki, ever the playful child, encouraged Tenzō and Kakashi to engage in activities. Tenzō found comfort in Toki's company, and the three ended up sharing a bed for the night when the adults did not return home as expected.

It was eventually revealed that Tenzō was the son of Udoka Senju, a member of the Iburi clan and Tsunade's second cousin. Touched by the situation and her own maternal instincts (especially as she was pregnant herself), Tsunade decided to adopt Tenzō into the Senju clan. Despite this, Kakashi maintained his role as Tenzō's Senpai, and Tenzō continued to regard Kakashi as his Hōhai, forging a unique and enduring bond between them.

At the age of nine, Kakashi, along with his former classmates Rin Nohara and Obito Uchiha, was assigned to a team led by Jōnin sensei Minato Namikaze. This timing coincided with the onset of the Third Shinobi War. As part of the team, they faced a challenging bell test, given by Minato. The objective was to acquire the two bells that Minato kept on his person. Kakashi initially contemplated pursuing an individualistic approach to the test, viewing Obito and Rin as means to secure the bells.

However, he understood the importance of inclusivity and teamwork, realizing that it would be unfair to leave Obito out, especially since the Uchiha Clan had supported him and expected their own to succeed and grow. While they eventually passed the test, Minato encouraged them to enhance their teamwork. Nevertheless, Kakashi's dedication to rules and self-reliance occasionally led to misunderstandings with his teammates, most notably Obito.

When Kakashi was ten years old, Mikoto and Fugaku Uchiha welcomed their son, Itachi, into the world. Despite Kakashi not being particularly adept with babies, his genuine desire to help did not go unnoticed by Mikoto. She took it upon herself to teach him some essential caregiving skills.

### Jōnin

   At the age of eleven, Kakashi attained the esteemed rank of Jōnin. This achievement granted him a significant choice: he could either return to the Hatake estate or opt to establish a new home within the Uchiha compound.

At the age of thirteen, a surprising revelation came to light that would alter the dynamics of Kakashi's relationship with his friend Toki Senju. It turned out that Toki was none other than the daughter of Jiraiya, the very man who had raised Kakashi in the absence of his own parents. The truth created a complex web of emotions, particularly on Toki's part. She couldn't help but feel a sense of resentment toward Kakashi, who had enjoyed the presence and guidance of her father, even when he was not around to provide the same for her. The newfound knowledge introduced a layer of tension and mixed feelings, challenging the bonds of their friendship and placing Kakashi in a delicate and intricate situation.

### ANBU

   Minato made Kakashi join ANBU at fourteen years old.

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## Personality

Since his early childhood, Kakashi was very independent and self-confident, at times even appearing arrogant and condescending. Despite that, Kakashi was very perceptive and intuitive, quickly realising the situation for what it was. After his father's death, Kakashi became more stern, aloof and cold toward others, following all the rules to the letter, chastising any who disobeyed them and being willing to abandon his comrades to finish missions. As an adult, Kakashi typically has a relaxed and almost bored attitude, not prone to getting too worked up about anything or by anyone. Despite his increasingly growing reputation and prowess as a ninja, Kakashi has shown no signs of arrogance, and is rather modest about his abilities. He is habitually tardy, showing up when it suits him, using excuses that convince nobody, and later leaving for equally poor reasons. Though Kakashi wants others to believe this is how he always acts, he only does so for matters that aren't of particular importance.
Kakashi PTSD

In truth, Kakashi is rather a solitary and matter-of-fact person. Kakashi is still just as apathetic as he was during his youth, often speaking bluntly about sensitive topics and occasionally ignores his fellow classmates, whenever he passed by them. He is alone for most of his spare time, spending hours visiting Rin Nohara's grave or the Memorial Stone where Obito Uchiha's name is engraved. He tells them about his life, recent events in Konoha, and others they knew, but mostly he shares his regrets that they cannot be with him or that their deaths were his fault. In the anime, after Rin died, Kakashi went through a period of post-traumatic stress disorder, having nightmares about her death and growing depressed whenever others mentioned her.

Over time, Kakashi comes to accept that Rin chose to die, so his guilt instead became more about his broken promise to Obito to keep Rin safe. This fact causes Obito's death to weigh more heavily on him. Kakashi feels that, had he cared about teamwork and friendship in the same way that Obito did, Obito's death might have been avoided. Thinking it would ease his pain, Minato convinced Kakashi to join the Anbu. During his time in the Anbu however, Kakashi gained a reputation for his cold-bloodedness. As noted by Kurenai Yūhi, Kakashi suffered with suicidal thoughts during his Anbu career, with his reckless fighting style and lack of self-care being deemed as Kakashi being in a hurry to die.

Obito's death profoundly changed Kakashi. More particularly, he became committed to teamwork and always places teammates' well-being above the mission's: he believes goals can be accomplished more effectively together, asking for help when he needs it, providing help when it is requested of him, and praising allies when they deserve it. An abuse of one's teammates is the only thing that can makes Kakashi cast aside his normally stoic demeanour, causing him to attack without mercy or his usual sense of sportsmanship.

## Appearance

Kakashi has a strong resemblance to his father, so much so that they are sometimes mistaken for each other. He has spiky silver hair often oriented to his left-side, black eyes, and typically a relaxed and lazy expression. During the Third Shinobi World War, his left eye was damaged, leaving a vertical scar from the injury. The eye was shortly afterwards replaced with a Sharingan, which he covers with his forehead protector when he isn't using it.

Since early childhood and near-constantly, he wears a mask that prevents most of his face from being visible. Even his ninken have seen his face so sparingly that most of them don't remember what he looks like unmasked. On the few occasions he exposes his full face, he has a narrow jaw-line and a beauty mark under the left corner of his mouth. Overall, he is considered very handsome.

Kakashi wears Konoha's standard infantry clothing, a flak jacket, dark blue pants, and a long-sleeve shirt. He also wears fingerless gloves with metal plates on the backhand and is seen with a chain necklace underneath.

## Abilities

Kakashi is one of the strongest ninja Konoha ever produced. A prodigy with talent inherited from Konoha's White Fang, he showcased highly advanced skill from a young age, evidenced by his rapid rise through the ninja ranks. His prowess is said to rival an entire country and earned recognition on sight by various high-level ninja. The S-Rank members of Akatsuki acknowledge his might.

In general, Kakashi is very versatile with advanced proficiency in countless areas including mastery of all three main ninja skills; Naruto Uzumaki says Kakashi is smarter than Shikamaru Nara, has a better sense of smell than Kiba Inuzuka, is more adept with the Sharingan than Sasuke Uchiha, and has better taijutsu skill than Rock Lee, each of whom are well-known for their high capacities in their respective areas. Kakashi's genjutsu prowess is able to use basic techniques to major effect for intimidation and distraction. However, some people believe Kakashi's greatest strength is as a teacher, leader, and friend.

Over time Kakashi's chakra reserves have increased to a considerable size, able to use the Lightning Cutter four or Kamui multiple times a day. Kakashi's taijutsu can take various approaches in close combat. His time in the Anbu enables him to suddenly approach enemies from behind, unnoticed by even other Anbu. Also, his ongoing competitions with Might Guy make him just as comfortable attacking from the front, striking with blazing speed and debilitating precision to quickly defeat multiple enemies. Kakashi is able to open at least one of the Eight Gates. He has reflexes sharp enough to block attacks he is unable to see, and has immense speed that allows him to perform hand seals at unreadable rates.

Kakashi primarily relies on his great skill and knowledge of ninjutsu. As an Academy Student, he excelled past his peers in ninjutsu, being able to use the Multiple Shadow Clone Technique. Over the years, due in large part to his Sharingan, he gained a vast arsenal; reputed to have copied over a thousand techniques and which led to his moniker as "Copy Ninja Kakashi". With this arsenal, combined with years of experience, Kakashi can handle almost any situation in various ways. He is also well-versed in fūinjutsu, impressing Orochimaru.

Kakashi has his own personal pack of ninken, which he raised since they were puppies, even using them during the Third Shinobi World War. In the field, he can summon one or more of his ninken to fetch things for him, restrain targets, or deliver messages. More commonly, he uses them for tracking, picking up trails, or seeking out targets he doesn't know where to look for.

Kakashi is a highly skilled user of a wide variety of weapons such as bows and arrows, kusarigama, chains, and wire strings. Since childhood, Kakashi had highly proficient skill in kenjutsu, being able to wield his father's signature tantō effectively enough to be mistaken for Sakumo. Due to his background in the Anbu, Kakashi's swordsmanship was especially enhanced and he became very adaptable, being able to effectively utilise the Kubikiribōchō, a uniquely shaped blade with noticeable size and weight, and being able to defeat kenjutsu experts. He can also enhance his physical tools, channelling lightning-nature chakra through them, gaining enough power to pierce and pass through large rocks. He also has considerable skill in shurikenjutsu, being able to lash out at an opponent with a swift flurry of kunai and even effectively throw kunai with a well-placed kick. Likewise in close range battles, he has great skill in this area, using weapons in his hands simultaneously. Against skilled melee combatants with unique weapons, Kakashi can defend himself with a single kunai.

Kakashi can use all five basic nature transformations, as well as the Yin Release and Yang Release. He can use Water Release without a nearby water source, and is able to produce massive offensive, and defensive structures. With Earth Release, he can move underground for sneak attacks or produce multiple intricate walls to defend himself or large areas from attack. He is able to use Fire Release to launch a massive fireball.

Kakashi's natural affinity is Lightning Release, which he can channel into weaponry to increase its cutting power. After failing to infuse the Rasengan with his lightning nature, he instead created the Chidori, a collection of lightning chakra in the hand that can pierce most targets that it is thrust into; he once famously split a bolt of lightning with his Chidori, earning the name "Lightning Cutter". Other techniques of this nature include lightning hounds that he can manipulate to attack with, lightning clones that paralyses opponents on contact, and lightning cords that are even capable of cutting through Tailed Beast Chakra Arms. In the year 105AF, he created a new signature technique; the Lightning Release: Purple Electricity, which allows him to release a surge of purple lightning to produce a variety of effects: attack from afar, augment his physical strikes, and release a burst from all around him.

Due to having Uchiha heitage on both sides of his family, Kakashi unlocked a single Sharingan in his left eye at the age of five, after walking in on his fathers suisde. He didn't use this Sharingan until he was older, due to the strong emotions it brought back. Kakashi received Obito Uchiha's Sharingan during the Third Shinobi World War, a replacement for the left eye he'd lost shortly beforehand. At this point due to his promise to Obito, he started to use his own and Obito's Sharingan.

The Sharingan became his most identifying feature in the years since then, such that he is widely known as "Kakashi of the Sharingan". With the Sharingan, Kakashi can accurately reproduce any movement he sees, take in a heightened amount of visual information, and perform the Sharingan's broad category of genjutsu. Because he isn't an Uchiha, he can't deactivate Obito's Sharingan and it rapidly drains his chakra whenever he uses it, leaving him bedridden after extended use; as such, he keeps his left eye covered when he doesn't need it in order to prevent this. Due to these challenges, Kakashi admitted that he hasn't mastered every aspect of the Sharingan. Despite his handicap, he is still noted to have impressive prowess wielding it, as noted by Itachi Uchiha.

Kakashi's possession of the Mangekyō Sharingan occurred after the tragic death of Rin Nohara. Kakashi's own design is a thick red three-point pinwheel with his pupil being prominent in the centre. His left Mangekyō Sharingan from Obito exhibits a distinct red design characterized by three black triangular shapes that encircle the pupil, also resembling a pinwheel. Kakashi has remarkably managed to maintain these ocular powers for over a decade. However, the relentless use of his Mangekyō Sharingan has taken a toll on him, causing adverse side effects like bleeding eyes and a gradual deterioration of his vision.

In his left eye, Kakashi wields the long-range variant of "Kamui". This remarkable ability allows him to form a barrier around whatever he gazes at, enabling him to transport the target to the otherworldly dimension of Kamui. Over time, he has refined this technique to the point where he can send not only others but also himself to this dimension and emerge at a new location. Initially, Kakashi struggled to aim Kamui accurately, especially when targeting fast-moving objects. However, through dedicated practice and perseverance, he has reached a level of mastery where he can utilize Kamui with minimal preparation and chakra expenditure, often executing it so swiftly that his opponents might not even discern its use.

In Kakashi's right eye, he possesses "Nesaku", a unique technique that allows him to immobilize his enemies, holding them in place while simultaneously draining their chakra. This immobilization effect serves as a perfect setup for his long-range Kamui, ensuring that his targets are unable to evade the precise gaze of his left eye. The draining aspect of this ability not only weakens his opponents but also replenishes the chakra he expends while using Kamui, creating a seamless cycle of offense and regeneration.

Furthermore, possessing a dual Mangekyō Sharingan, Kakashi has the extraordinary capacity to manifest Susanoo, which he has refined into its "Complete Body" form. Susanoo is an awe-inspiring entity that bestows flight capabilities upon Kakashi and enables him to shield both himself and others with its imposing size. Moreover, Kakashi has extended the intangibility of Kamui to Susanoo, making it a formidable and nearly invulnerable force on the battlefield. This divine entity can summon swords and shuriken to assist him in combat, with the shuriken being able to transform into Kamui Shuriken, capable of warping away whatever they come into contact with. Kakashi's possession of these potent Mangekyō Sharingan abilities sets him apart as a formidable and resourceful shinobi.

## Trivia

* Favourites:
	+ Food: Salt-broiled saury and eggplant-mixed miso soup
	+ Colour: Black
	+ Season: Autum
	+ Time of Day: Night
	+ Weather: Cool Cloudy
	+ Flower: Lilies
	+ Animal: Dogs