In his place, Team 7 is led by an Anbu codenamed "Yamato", who Kakashi once knew as "Tenz". Kakashi's taijutsu can take various approaches in close combat. Dont misunderstand, he is not weak if we take into account his other qualities. Later, Kakashi is put on a team with Shikamaru, Sai, and Shino Aburame to take down the Land of the Sky's ship fleet. Kakashi was on his 3 years term as Hokage while Naruto is still a Jounin and Hinata still a Chunin. Main article: Pain's Assault In his dying moments, Obito told Kakashi to be a Hokage after the war. Read Chapter 9 from the story It Hurts (Kakashi x Student reader x Sasuke) by Number95914 with 935 reads. That MIGHT make him the weakest Hokage. Notes: Inspired by Obito ROOT!AU by crescentmoonrider. Despite having depleted ninjutsu skills, he still maintained one of the highest kill ratios out of the entire village, proving his usefulness on the battlefield. But Tsunade knew better than anyone how much potential Kakashi had to become a great leader someday. Kakashi wakes up, surprising those nearby. This depletes his chakra reserves and causes his death. Kakashi is able to analyse their attack strategy and formulate a response, but other reincarnated members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist appear on the battlefield before Kakashi has a chance to put his plan into action. On the day of the Kage Summit in Konoha, Kakashi leaves for the Land of Hot Water with Guy and Mirai Sarutobi. Minato assisted them with destroying the Kannabi Bridge and then returned with them to Konoha to mourn Obito's death. She is also the first born and heir chieftain to her clan. With his status as Hokage and Naruto's testimony, Kakashi pardons Sasuke and releases him from prison. According to the Kakashi Hiden: Lightning in the Icy Sky novel, Kakashi becomes the Hokage at least a year after the war. Though Kakashi wants others to believe this is how he always acts, he only does so for matters that aren't of particular importance. Just as they are about to be killed, the combined Allied Shinobi Forces arrive to help, deflecting the Ten-Tails' Tailed Beast Ball. "Kakashi Hatake, the Hokage" (, Hokage Hatake Kakashi) is episode 219 of the Naruto: Shippden anime. 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. He was most unhappy with the responsibilities that came with being, Can Naruto Beat Saitama A Complete Analysis, Does Naruto Running Make You Faster? He holds out hope that Sasuke will correct his behaviour, and for his patience he is able to see Team 7 reunified when Part II ends. Kakashi Hatake is a playable character in the following video games: In some games, Kakashi is playable in his Anbu attire and/or the clothes he wore during the Third Shinobi World War; the latter usually has its own moveset. Naruto becomes concerned when Shikamaru fails to return from his mission and barges into Kakashi's office demanding an explanation. Main article: In Naruto's Footsteps: The Friends' Paths Because Konoha now needs another Hokage, Kakashi reluctantly agrees to the appointment. The heat causes the scroll to burn up, but Naruto sends a shadow clone to catch them. However, this was a trick that drew Kakashi into a group-String Light Formation. Kakashi joined Naruto and his advisers when overseeing Ino probe one of the guard's his mind for answers, learning that Mitsuki had left willingly with the attackers. Hokages are decided by strength . While seeking out an Akatsuki force, they notice and heads towards one of the Surprise Attack Division's distress flares. Kakashi thanks them and resumes his fight with Zabuza, copying his ninjutsu and using them against him. The Kage of Konohagakure, Narutos village, is called a Hokage and in this article, we are going to tell you when exactly Kakashi, Narutos friend, and mentor, became Hokage. Kakashi tries to corner the Deva Path so that he can destroy it with his Lightning Cutter, but it repels him with Shinra Tensei. Main article: Kakashi Retsuden When their students leave to have dinner, Asuma lingers behind to discuss something with Kakashi, only to change his mind when Kurenai Yhi comes looking for him. Main article: Sasuke Recovery Mission He stepped down because of Sasuke who had just returned from his journey to find power. He Was Going to Be the Hokage After Danzo Died. When Kakashi noticed a complaint about Team 25 from a post office, he approached them, while disguising as "Sukea". Upon arriving at their destination, they are attacked by strange animals that injure Naruto and Sai and the trails goes cold. The Third Hokage explains that Kakashi is needed to keep an eye on Naruto and his Nine Tails jinchuriki as well as Sasuke's coping with his clan's downfall. In The Last movie, characters mentioned 2 years had passed so Naruto would be 1920 here during his marriage with Hinata Hyuga. He therefore thanked Kakashi for his years of service and relieved him of his duty, returning him to the standard forces. The next step is more difficult for him: combining that nature with the Rasengan. Read Angry former and current Hokage from the story Banished Naruto by izumomolover25 (Izumomolover) with 99 reads. Still, after realizing the gravity of the situation, he accepted the position for nearly a decade so Naruto could mature and take his place as Hokage one day. Sakumo was famed throughout the shinobi world, having saved Konoha on at least one occasion; Kakashi in particular revered his father. [101], When deciding upon Kakashi's name, Kishimoto considered a number of possibilities: Kuwa (, literally meaning: Hoe), Kama (, literally meaning: Scythe), Botan (, literally meaning: Peony), Enoki (, literally meaning: Nettle tree), and Kakashi (, literally meaning: Scarecrow). Minato often held back less against the prodigious Kakashi than with Rin and Obito so they couldn't obtain the bells without teamwork. In the anime, many believed he purposely killed Rin to prevent her from leaking information, earning him the nickname "Friend-Killer Kakashi". Another reason why Kakashi chose to become a Hokage despite his reluctance was because of Obito. [98] Because he acts as a link between the other main characters of the series, Kakashi is rarely featured prominently in promotional artwork, instead appearing in the background while his students are the focus of the scene. Main article: Naruto Shippden the Movie On the day of the wedding, Kakashi greets foreign guests such as Killer B and the Fifth Kazekage. The reason for this is discovered after Naruto seemingly kills him with a Big Ball Rasengan: they were only fighting a doppelgnger. The Kage of Konohagakure, Naruto's village, is called a Hokage and in this article, we are going to tell you when exactly Kakashi, Naruto's friend, and mentor, became Hokage. Similar Post:When Do Naruto and Kurama Become Friends. Tazuna confesses that assassins have been hired to kill him so that he can't build a bridge that will free the Land of Waves from the tyranny of Gat. Kakashi also had a noted gift for analysing situations and people. [33] Sometime later, Itachi asked Kakashi if dead friends' requests should be honoured, which Kakashi said they should. [91], In the anime, Kakashi and Tsunade stopped the Konoha Military Police Force from exposing the identities of everyone connected to Root in the aftermath of the group disbanding, in order to avoid suspicion among villagers thinking each other were former members.[92]. It ends up not being necessary as Naruto, by entering his own Tailed Beast Mode, deflects their attacks and subsequently frees them from Tobi. Kaguya is defeated, the tailed beasts are removed from her body, and she is trapped alongside Black Zetsu with Six Paths Chibaku Tensei. Somewhere during the events described in episodes 163 and 164, Tsunade, the Fifth Hokage, falls into a coma after battling Pain. Here is a good video detailing these events: Now, when it comes to exact dates, Naruto is not that obvious, which makes this a relatively tricky question. The Third Division arrives in time to save them from the reincarnated Gari, Pakura, Haku, and Zabuza Momochi. As Boruto continued to make serious efforts at infusing Wind Release to the Rasengan, only for it to repeatedly misfire, Kakashi gave vague pointers on how to improve. For formal occasions, he wears the typical Hokage garb: the traditional headpiece and haori, along with a red, full-length kimono, tied using a white sash. 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. [44] Kakashi showcased highly advanced skill from a young age,[45] evidenced by his rapid rise through the ninja ranks. 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. Having expected him, Kakashi and Yamato attack and restrain him, though he points out that he can escape whenever he wants. Naruto Shippuden: When Kakashi Became Hokage. did kakashi do like. Who killed Kakashi? She heads to the Hidden Leaf Village to start a new life as the 3rd Hokage takes her in. Kakashi has a sharingan but hes not an Uchiha. After Rin transplanted Obito's Sharingan into him, Kakashi confronted Kakk. Kakashi engages Kakuzu in hand-to-hand combat. Main article: Fated Battle Between Brothers Upon his awakening, Kakashi applauded Boruto's accomplishments, but warned him of the dangers to his new technique. [5] He can use Water Release without a nearby water source,[64] and is able to produce massive offensive, and defensive structures. Tsunade threatens to have her executed since she is the highest ranking conspirator to survive the failed jailbreak, but Kakashi requests that he be allowed to pass sentence instead, what would be his first act as Hokage: Kahy will stay at the Blood Prison for the rest of her life, acting as warden by using her Chains of Ice on the prisoners. This is why people often wonder in what episode something happened. Once the shinobi are defeated and captured, Kakashi sends a message of the incident to Sasuke, who is travelling to the Land of Lightning and stops at a village in the Land of Hot Water. Although, you can skip the headings you already know about. The Third caught him, but freely gave him the information he wanted: Konoha had tried to recreate the Wood Release powers in the past, but abandoned the project for killing too many test subjects. With that settled, Kakashi trains Naruto in how to learn to use the wind nature. Might Guy assisted Kakashi surprisingly in the hot air balloon fights. Kakashi, meanwhile, tries to question Obito more, who ignores him and instead uses his own Kamui on Kakashi. When Kakashi returns, Rahy is threatening to allow a sick child to die, believing it is a fair trade for the death of Kahy's son. He overuses his Sharingan during the mission, forcing him to to stay in the hospital for a few days and giving his team a chance to have a vacation. Kakashi is able to open at least one of the Eight Gates. As Kinoe was taken captive, Kakashi managed to slay the creature. Kakashi and the Konoha Council discussing Mitsuki. In order to give Sasuke an alternative to the cursed seal's power, Kakashi spends a month teaching him the Chidori. He becomes the Hokage after the 4th Ninja war when Tsunade Senju steps down from her position, and Kakashi is seen sitting in her place. Kakashi knew that Naruto was the one who deserved to be Hokage more than anyone else. He decided to go alone after determining the foe was too dangerous for the genin. [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. Kakashi warns Sasuke that he will be disqualified if he uses the cursed seal during his match. Team 7 completes a number of D-rank missions, which Naruto believes they are over-qualified for. Kakashi insisted that with Boruto's current level of chakra, he had reached the limits of how far he could push the Rasengan. [95] Later, the group arrived in the Land of Hot Water. Kakashi confronts Rahy about this and Kahy, unaware that this was intended, is aghast. This title was passed down to Naruto by Kakashi Hatake, the sixth Hokage. 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. At the end of the series, after the Fourth Shinobi World War, Tsunade retires and bestows the title of Hokage upon Kakashi. After the mission, Kakashi became Sixth Hokage at age 32. When Kiri-nin caught up with them and made false efforts to retrieve her, Kakashi fought them off with his renamed Chidori, the Lightning Cutter. Main article: Naruto Shippden the Movie: The Lost Tower Kakashi catches up with her in time to stop Sasuke from killing her with Chidori. In doing so he finds the Deva Path, and by confronting it he is able to save Iruka Umino. We can see Kakashi was already theSixth Hokage for 2 years here. Here are five ways that prove Naruto's Kakashi Hatake is a good Hokage, and five ways in which he did a poor job.. Kaskashi was also one of the member Hatake clan and a wise character in the Naruto. 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. It can still be argued that Kakashi might not be the weakest of them. They make repeated attempts to kill or capture him, but every attack passes through him without sign of damage. At the same time, he still believes that even in times of peace, no one should become a ninja without appreciating the importance of it. Create New. He trails Disonasu to a meeting with Kabuto, who is trying to resurrect the Ama no Hoko. During a mission, Kakashi encountered another Root member codenamed "Kinoe" who was able to use Wood Release. Kakashi, however, insisted Boruto should be glad to born into an era of relative peace because it means he was not alone. While breaking out, he concludes that the hijackers plan to turn the passengers into human bombs. Note: The article contains spoilers for Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, and the prelude . Main article: Search for Tsunade He felt like it was his responsibility to rebuild Konoha with all of his heart and he knew that he would be the best leader for the village. When Guy believed the genjutsu to be a demon and attacked it, he accidentally knocked down the main wall that split the town, thereby convincing the villagers that it was a sign for them to truly come together. 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. Main article: Kakashi Hiden: Lightning in the Icy Sky Having no students to lead anymore, Kakashi resumes his prior mission schedule. Team 7 is sent on a mission to protect the actress, Yukie Fujikaze, as she travels to the Land of Snow. He is present when this news is shared with Naruto, who was too distraught to be of assistance and needed some time alone. Upon reporting his findings to Naruto at the Hokage Office, the two discuss the investigation with Shikimaru. 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. [38] 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. Kakashi, however, insisted that it was a pointless effort because Boruto's chakra reserves weren't nearly high enough to perform that technique. Naruto makes repeated failed attempts to rescue Gaara, prompting Kakashi to encourage patience while he prepares a new ability: a Mangeky Sharingan of his own. Prepared to give his life to lend what little assistance he can, Kakashi stands in front of Sasuke to take the attack while Obito does the same for Naruto. What happened to Tsunade when Kakashi became Hokage. Since this left Konohagakure without a Kage, a new one had to be chosen. Aware of how few options they have, Guy decides to use the Eight Gates Released Formation over Kakashi's protests. Main article: Fourth Shinobi World War: Climax.