Minato assisted them with destroying the Kannabi Bridge and then returned with them to Konoha to mourn Obito's death. At the end of the series, after the Fourth Shinobi World War, Tsunade retires and bestows the title of Hokage upon Kakashi. Team 7 completes a number of D-rank missions, which Naruto believes they are over-qualified for. Five years before the events Kakashi Gaiden, Sakumo and his team were sent on a mission of great importance to Konoha. While not having Hokage-level shinobi under him cost many lives and ruined several weeks of progress in global peace talks, this doesnt make him a bad Hokage it makes him a great wartime leader where greatness is defined by mere survival rather than friendship building prowess or insightful guidance. [44] Kakashi showcased highly advanced skill from a young age,[45] evidenced by his rapid rise through the ninja ranks. Host: @Erinyes The Countdown Note: The schedule could still be changed/re-arranged depending on the hosts' availability. He showed his leadership, strategic and analytical skills when he was an ANBU captain which was a great asset to the village. Kisame is stopped by Might Guy and they retreat, at which point Kakashi passes out. Kahy remotely kills two hostages with ice, forcing Kakashi to surrender to prevent more from being killed. It can be used for flight, defend others with its large size, and even have the intangibility of Kamui extended to it. Notes: Inspired by Obito ROOT!AU by crescentmoonrider. Kakashi using Lightning Release: Purple Electricity. Kakashi was eventually able to rescue her and started taking her back to Konoha. Rather than putting them in prison, he is offering them a chance to atone by working for Kumogakure and Kirigakure, which they accept. They make repeated attempts to kill or capture him, but every attack passes through him without sign of damage. With both Jiraiya and Hiruzen dead, Danzo and Tsunade were left leading Konoha. While seeking out an Akatsuki force, they notice and heads towards one of the Surprise Attack Division's distress flares. Obito decides that he will help save Naruto. As he is performing the technique, however, Obito's body is taken over by Black Zetsu. He unties Sasuke and leaves for his mission, intending for what he said to sink in. His expertise varies from Alfred Hitchcock movies to Bleach, as he has explored a lot of fictional Universes and authors. Despite this, noting the unpredictable nature of Orochimaru, the meeting ended with deeming the Oto-born boy as a threat. He nevertheless gives them a bell test as he has for all the previous teams he's been assigned to and tells them to take one of the two bells on his person. Realising that Kara had spies throughout the world, the question of whether or not to close the gates to the village came up. Kakashi was also known outside the village where many shinobi from different villages knew him as Kakashi the Copy Ninja. Kakashi tries to corner the Deva Path so that he can destroy it with his Lightning Cutter, but it repels him with Shinra Tensei. As we all know, Tsunade was the Fifth Hokage before Kakashi. Main article: Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom She wants Team 7's chakra as well, so she transports them to one of Kaguya's Dimensions: a sea of lava. At Mirai's request, it wasagreed that the little girl could join them on their own trip. Kakashi informs Sakura that the Raikage is contemplating a Kage Summit on the rumors and the possibility of hunting down Sasuke. To truly succeed as Hokage, one must be both pillar and prodigy; whereas Kakashi was only merely decent at leadership from an administrative perspective, he excelled at it from a combat perspective which proved that even without formal power he still managed to be a top-class shinobi. [97] Despite this, Kakashi retains many of his original personality traits, being easygoing, unfazed by the actions of others, and eyes appearing to be half-asleep. Why? Seeing that Boruto really pushed himself in training, Kakashi got Ibiki Morino to transfer Shojoji from prison to a police facility to face off against Boruto, viewing the bandit as a perfect test for Boruto's growth. When a light descends on the reincarnated jinchriki, a sign that the Impure World Reincarnation has been cancelled, Tobi takes drastic action and prematurely initiates the Ten-Tails' revival. Who's the youngest Hokage? Shortly after the funeral, Kakashi notices cloaked individuals travelling around Konoha. In what episode does Kakashi become Hokage? Main article: In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths Why Did Kakashi Become Hokage Before Naruto? While he does so, word reaches them that Danz Shimura has become the new Hokage and that Danz's first decree has been to allow Sasuke's disposal as a missing-nin, something Tsunade had never permitted. He never would have stepped down for his interests. It was explained that while Shino Aburame, Anko Mitarashi, and Konohamaru Sarutobi would be evaluating the students' respective performances in a 24 hour field combat, ultimately only one student could pass; that student would be the one who takes the single bell from Kakashi's hip. Unneeded, Kakashi returns to the village. He first steals fragments of Madara's chakra and then instructs Kakashi to send Naruto and Sakura to Kamui's dimension. 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. He is also well-versed in finjutsu, impressing Orochimaru.[61]. It seems however that the coup and the ambush we saw in Danzo's memory are one and the same (so Tobirama was on his way to the meeting when Kinkaku squad attacked) suggesting they did kill him. However, his successes were owed to his cold behaviour and his ruthlessness in combat, signs that he was still upset by Rin's death. Kakashi also showed his strong resolve during the Third Great Shinobi War. report. She prepares to treat Kakashi's eye, but Naruto steps in and uses his Six Paths chakra to restore Kakashi's original eye. 5 comments. When Kakashi woke up, he knew Danz would punish Kinoe for insubordination and asked the Third for help. This allows Naruto and Sakura to each take a bell. Everything will be explained in this article, so keep reading! With Sasuke gone to Orochimaru, Naruto decides to start training with Jiraiya and Sakura trains with Tsunade. Kakashi began his own investigation. They rush there, hoping to reach Sasuke before Tobi does, but they are too late and cannot rediscover his trail. Kakashi wanted a better person in charge because although he never desired power, just peace, and prosperity for his village, which is why he took Hokages role. His attack is blocked by the combined efforts of Naruto and Yamato, who arrive with Sakura and Sai to lend assistance. Main article: Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax. After his original eye was restored by Naruto during the Fourth Shinobi World War, Kakashi returned to wearing his forehead protector balanced above his forehead. He then gets Kurenai away from Itachi's Clone Great Explosion, and when he looks back at Itachi catches a glimpse of his Mangeky Sharingan. [50] He is shown using Fire Release to launch a massive fireball.[66]. Sasuke, in turn, sends a letter about his suspicions about the Dark Thunder group being involved. 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While relaxing at a bathhouse, Kakashi was contacted by Naruto with reports of a strange boy possessing the Sharingan. 2023 Anime Dunes - (Formerly Naruto Explained). Obito decides to put the same faith in Naruto that Kakashi has and, in order to make up for all that he's done, prepares to use the Samsara of Heavenly Life Technique to revive everyone that has died. [5] He can use Water Release without a nearby water source,[64] and is able to produce massive offensive, and defensive structures. This was the start of Boruto series, exactly 2 years since Naruto became the Seventh Hokage and Kakashi retired. While recuperating, Kakashi starts to find Zabuza's death suspicious and worries he may still be alive. - Daichi and sensei gave a detailed report of their findings to the Hokage. When they arrive at the bridge Tazuna is working on, they find Zabuza and Haku (the hunter-nin from before) waiting for them. Famed as Kakashi of the Sharingan (, Sharingan no Kakashi), he is one of Konoha's most talented ninja, regularly looked to for advice and leadership despite his personal dislike of responsibility. Team 7 eventually arrives to lend assistance and helps them escape, but while going after Guren they come across the Three-Tails. Complete! Sakura heals Kakashi and they then join the Allies' coordinated effort to restrain the Ten-Tails, but it breaks free by transforming. Unable to contribute, Kakashi only watches as Naruto and Sasuke fight Kaguya, Sakura and Obito (once he wakes up) lend support, and Kaguya keeps shifting dimensions in her attempt to defeat them. Originally, by his own admission, Kakashi's chakra reserves were average. Before he can elaborate further, they are interrupted by the arrival of Asuma Sarutobi and the rest of Team 10. To take advantage of this, Kakashi plants chains under it and has Chza and Chji attack it from opposite sides. To knock out some things first ..there's no way that Naruto could have easily been the next Hokage (like Gaara) after Tsunade, nor did Kakashi become Hok. In later years, his reserves allowed him to create and maintaining four collective massive walls for a few days and casually utilise his Purple Electricity numerous times. Before Naruto came back, Kakashi took care of him and made sure that he was safe. Kakashi is forced to go on the defence and, when Sasuke uses the Great Fireball Technique, he must close his copy of Icha Icha, but he still manages to defeat Sasuke. He always thought before acting and never jumped to conclusions, which proved to be of great use to him as Hokage. He died fighting with the pain during an arc. When Kakashi noticed a complaint about Team 25 from a post office, he approached them, while disguising as "Sukea". Despite his handicap, he is still noted to have impressive prowess wielding it, as noted by Itachi Uchiha. Kakashi is troubled by what this might mean, but doesn't overlook the important fact that they now have a way of fighting Tobi. Zetsu eventually appears and reports to Tobi that Itachi has died in battle with Sasuke. He was most unhappy with the responsibilities that came with being Hokage. Just then, a light envelops Kakashi, a sign of his revival; before Kakashi returns to the living plane, Sakumo thanks him for putting him at peace at long last, allowing him to continue to the afterlife. Of course, without knowing Kakashi's back story, this is all fine and dandy. A few days later, Sakura returns from a visit to Sunagakure with rumours that Sasuke has been plotting against Konoha. Kakashi is unable to walk due to overusing his Mangeky Sharingan, forcing Might Guy to carry him; Guy's choice of carrying Kakashi by piggyback deeply disturbs their students. After Sasuke drops them off at another village, Kakashi arrives to meet with the two, but explains he received a good word from Sasuke about them. Kakk retaliated by forcing a cave-in and Kakashi, due to his damaged eye, was struck in his blind spot and had difficulty avoiding the falling rocks. Obito and Madara attach themselves to the Ten-Tails, focusing it destructive power against Kakashi and the others. Naruto ultimately succeeds, using the Nine-Tails to carve a "mission complete" message into the Moon's surface. Naruto was the best candidate for that job, which means that Kakashi gave up being the Hokage so he could be free enough to train Naruto to take his place in the future. In the following days, meteors increasingly rain down on the world and the Kage decide that the Moon must be destroyed. So, Danzo took the opportunity to claim the title and start . Kakashi attempts to maintain the mission's secrecy, but eventually relents due to Naruto's insistence, even allowing Naruto and other Konoha personnel to go to the Land of Silence. Black Zetsu attempts to go to him, but Obito reasserts control over his body and forces it to stay. Kakashi can use all five basic nature transformations, as well as the Yin Release and Yang Release. Kakashi summons his ninken to seek out the explosives planted around the ship and confronts the hijackers. Naruto's words remind Kakashi of the Obito he used to know, inspiring him to join the offensive again. As the shinobi attempt to subdue the beast, it teleports away, much to Kakashi's surprise. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast . The villagers of Konoha also shared her faith in the young ninja, they believed in Kakashis abilities. Kakashi had been a jonin for over a decade, and a leader of one of the divisions in the 4th shinobi war. The reason for this is discovered after Naruto seemingly kills him with a Big Ball Rasengan: they were only fighting a doppelgnger. Kakashi avoids injury and attacks with another Lightning Cutter, this time hitting Zabuza and also connecting Ensui Nara's shadow to his. They place her in the ninja academy to see if she has any valuable skills to provide for the . [50] Against Koji Kashin, one of Kara's strongest Inners, Kakashi was able to pressure the foe into retreating. 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. Kakashi reports this to the other Kage, who decide to delay the Moon's destruction in order to give Naruto and the others a chance to save them. Sakumo was famed throughout the shinobi world, having saved Konoha on at least one occasion; Kakashi in particular revered his father. He therefore thanked Kakashi for his years of service and relieved him of his duty, returning him to the standard forces. They are afterwards able to deactivate the Ama no Hoko, though Kabuto himself escapes once again. Kakashi readies his Lightning Cutter to defend Sasuke, but Orochimaru decides to leave, confident Sasuke will come to him willingly someday; Kakashi afterwards realises he would have been killed had they fought. Improving the quality of his techniques in this way negates its weakness to lightning-based nature attacks by absorbing and dissipating opposing techniques. Minato did encourage them to improve their teamwork afterwards, a message that Obito and Rin took to heart, but fell upon deaf ears with Kakashi. In past, Kakashi nearly became Hokage during the 5 Kages Summit arc due to complications with Tsunades coma and the Hokage-successor, but when she nominated Kakashi himself, he officially became the Kage of Hidden Leaf Village (Konohagakure) also known as Hokage. 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. In The Last movie, characters mentioned 2 years had passed so Naruto would be 1920 here during his marriage with Hinata Hyuga. Along the way, Shikadai informed Kakashi that the sewers have an opening at the Thunder Rail. With Earth Release, he can move underground for sneak attacks or produce multiple intricate walls to defend himself or large areas from attack. In the anime, Kakashi attended the memorial service for the fallen people of the Fourth Shinobi World War. Main article: Six-Tails Unleashed Kakashi Hatake became the Sixth Hokage at the age of 32, succeeding Tsunade in the role. Main article: Pain's Assault Once they locate him, they pin him down while Kakashi attacks with his Lightning Cutter. Kakashi has been hokage after the war and given the timeskip, has a reign of around ~15 years. Kakashi warns Sasuke that he will be disqualified if he uses the cursed seal during his match. A Hokage is not just a fighter, he is also an administrator and Kakashi despised that line of work, which is why he reluctantly accepted the position and was happy to pass it down to Naruto later on. The Sharingan is usually only available to members of the Uchiha bloodline, from which the Keke Genkai descends; however, Kakashi's access to this power occurred under certain circumstances. Two years after the Fourth Shinobi World War, Kakashi attends a Five Kage Summit to discuss the imminent crashing of the Moon. Shikamaru is rescued and, when he returns to Konoha, Kakashi gives him a week off. Kakashi easily defeated him, but chose to spare his life in the belief that he would become a valuable ally in the future. Why Did Kakashi Become Hokage After The War? As his spirit leaves Kakashi's body, Obito apologises for everything he did when he was alive, but Kakashi states that he's glad they rekindled their friendship before the end. Sasuke is surprised and puts up less resistance, so Kakashi tells him that taking revenge for those that he's lost is not worth also losing those he still has, namely Naruto and Sakura. After separate attacks are made on Homura Mitokado and the Land of Fire's daimy, Kakashi assigns Sai to investigate; Kakashi believes Kido Tsumiki may be somehow involved, so recommends that Sai focus on him. Sakura heals their injuries and they proceed to end the Infinite Tsukuyomi and, in turn, the Fourth Shinobi World War. A year after Naruto and Hinata's marriage, Boruto was born. Kakashi is the Sixth Hokage, who was appointed by Lady Tsunade (the fifth Hokage). Kakashi was named Tsunade's successor, the Sixth Hokage, and his first act was to forgive Sasuke for his misdeeds. Later, Shikadai voiced his theory that the reason why Koji was able to slip past the Sensing Barrier unnoticed was because he was a former Konoha-nin. "Naruto, did you just feel the same Chakra as mine right now?" Kurama asked Naruto. Kakashi Hatake (, Hatake Kakashi) is a shinobi of Konohagakure's Hatake clan. Kakashi receives a message from Sasuke that he captured the true culprits, Chino and Nowaki, in Yugakure. The Hokage is the most influential person in the Leaf Village and is the leader as well. Kakashi tells Naruto to take Sakura away. After the Nine-Tails replenishes his chakra, Kakashi lets Obito send him to Kamui's dimension, where he attacks Obito's body parts whenever they transport there to avoid Naruto's attacks. [25] Knowing that Wood Release was unique to the First Hokage, Kakashi broke in to the Hokage Residence to see what he could learn about this anomaly.