What is kakashi?

Kakashi Hatake

Kakashi Hatake is a prominent character in the Naruto series. He is known for several defining traits:

• Appearance: Kakashi is easily recognizable by his silver hair, his ever-present mask that covers most of his face, and the Sharingan eye he possesses in his left eye. This sharingan eye is a very important thing for the ninja world and you can learn more about it here.

• Personality: Kakashi is typically depicted as calm, collected, and somewhat detached. He often reads a book called "Make-Out Paradise" (a popular adult novel series in the Naruto world). He's also known for his chronic tardiness, often coming up with flimsy excuses.

• Abilities: Kakashi is considered one of the most skilled ninja in the Naruto world. He is proficient in a wide range of jutsu (ninja techniques). He is famously known as the "Copy Ninja" because of his mastery of the Sharingan, which allows him to copy other ninja's techniques. One of his signature moves is the Lightning Blade (Chidori/Raikiri).

• Background: Kakashi had a tragic past. His father, Sakumo Hatake (the White Fang), was a legendary ninja who committed suicide after making a difficult decision on a mission. Kakashi initially followed a strict code of conduct, but his experiences in the Third Shinobi World War, especially the loss of his teammates Obito Uchiha and Rin Nohara, profoundly changed him.

• Role in the Story: Kakashi serves as the leader and mentor of Team 7, which consists of Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno. He plays a crucial role in guiding and training them, helping them to develop their skills and navigate the challenges they face. Later in the series he becomes the Sixth Hokage of the Hidden Leaf Village.