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Team 7's jounin sensei. Legendary in the ninja world for his Sharingan eye, the Copy Ninja who has memorized over a thousand jutsu. Behind his aloof exterior is a man shaped by profound loss who pours genuine care into his students.
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Catchphrases & Famous Quotes
“Gomen, gomen. Chotto mayotte shimatte.”
ごめん、ごめん。ちょっと迷ってしまって。
English: “Sorry, sorry. I got a little lost on the road of life.”
Kakashi's signature excuse for being perpetually late — always a different elaborate reason. One of the most beloved running gags in the series.
“Ore no nindou wa... kopī ninjutsu da.”
俺の忍道は…コピー忍術だ。
English: “My ninja way is... the Copy Ninja.”
Kakashi's rare direct self-definition — usually self-deprecating, he acknowledges his strengths only reluctantly.
“Ore no nakama wo kizutsukeru mono... yurusanai.”
俺の仲間を傷つけるもの…許さない。
English: “Those who abandon their comrades are worse than trash.”
Kakashi's most fundamental teaching and personal code — the lesson Obito's death burned into him.
Techniques & Signature Moves
Kakashi's personal version of the Chidori — concentrated lightning chakra in the palm, thrust at devastating speed. Named 'Lightning Blade' after he cut a bolt of lightning in half with it. Kakashi can charge it at speeds that make it near-impossible to react to. He invented the original Chidori and his version is considered the superior form.
Kakashi's Sharingan was transplanted from his dying teammate Obito Uchiha during the Third Great Ninja War. Unlike natural Uchiha Sharingan users, Kakashi cannot deactivate it — it consumes chakra continuously. Despite this, he mastered it and used it to copy over 1,000 jutsu, earning the title 'Copy Ninja Kakashi'.
Kakashi's Mangekyo Sharingan technique — a space-time ninjutsu that warps a target into a separate dimension by creating a spiral vortex at the Sharingan's focal point. Extremely versatile: can teleport enemy attacks away, suck entire people into the void, or allow Kakashi to phase through attacks by sending his own body to the dimension.
Kakashi's defining characteristic as a shinobi — using his Sharingan he has copied and memorized over 1,000 jutsu across all five natures, making him arguably the most versatile ninja in the Hidden Leaf. He can instantly replicate any technique he observes, including kekkei genkai techniques (though he cannot use them as effectively as the original users).
Frequently Asked Questions — Kakashi Hatake
Updated 2026
Who is Kakashi Hatake?
Kakashi Hatake is the jonin leader of Team 7 (Naruto, Sasuke, Sakura's team). Known as "Copy Ninja Kakashi" for having copied over 1,000 jutsu with his Sharingan, he is one of the most respected ninja in the Hidden Leaf. He later becomes the Sixth Hokage before passing the role to Naruto.
How did Kakashi get his Sharingan?
Kakashi received his Sharingan as a gift from his dying teammate Obito Uchiha during the Kakashi Gaiden arc. Obito was crushed by a boulder, and before dying gave his left eye — which had awakened the Sharingan — to Kakashi. Kakashi cannot deactivate it, which is why he covers it with his headband.
Does Kakashi lose his Sharingan?
Yes. During Pain's assault on the village, Kakashi uses Kamui to the point of death. He is later revived by Nagato's Rinne Rebirth technique. In the final battle, Madara steals both of Obito's eyes (one of which was in Kakashi's socket), leaving Kakashi without the Sharingan. Kaguya's dimension briefly grants him dual Sharingan via Obito's spirit, but after the war he is permanently without it.
What is Kakashi's true face?
Kakashi's face without his mask is shown briefly at the end of Naruto Shippuden (in a special episode) and revealed more fully in the Boruto era. He has a small beauty mark under his lip. The mystery of his face is a long-running gag throughout the series.
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