Known as the Copy Ninja of Konoha , Kakashi remains one of Naruto 's most popular characters. His seemingly detached and relaxed personality hides a heavy burden. Over the course of the series, Kakashi has experienced many trials, including the loss of those close to him, while becoming a stronger shinobi , a crucial aspect during the Fourth Great Ninja War .
The repercussions of this war were considerable, including for Kakashi, who lost his ability to use the Susanoo. So why can't Kakashi use the Susanoo anymore ?
Why can't Kakashi use Susanoo anymore?
The mystery behind Kakashi's inability to summon the Susanoo is explained by the loss of his Sharingan during the confrontation with Madara Uchiha . In the past, Kakashi had inherited a Sharingan from his comrade Obito Uchiha , whom he believed was about to die.
However, the Fourth Shinobi World War revealed a surprising truth: Obito was still alive. Kakashi 's Mangekyō Sharingan , a power awakened after the tragic fate of Rin Nohara , allowed him, thanks to Obito's influence, to temporarily master the powerful Susanoo . However, this ability dissipated with the end of the war and Obito's disappearance .
The Death of Rin Nohara: The Awakening of Mangekyo Sharingan
The awakening of Kakashi's Mangekyō Sharingan , a pivotal moment in his life, came upon the death of Rin Nohara . Dōjutsu, in the Naruto series, represents an incredibly powerful force, with some members of the Uchiha clan holding the strongest Dōjutsu in the original series.
These extraordinary abilities became crucial towards the end of Naruto Shippuden , as the conflict intensified, marked by the use of ancient powers by renegade ninjas . Since the first episodes of Naruto , a gigantic plot has been brewing, orchestrated by Madara Uchiha and involving the governments of the hidden villages. Madara manipulated many people for decades, causing immense suffering to his own clan .
The Uchiha clan was feared and respected for their ability to quickly switch between good and evil. These emotions manifested in their Dōjutsu, both a curse and a blessing . The Sharingan , in particular, was recognized as the most powerful Dōjutsu, capable of deploying powers on a planetary scale.
In this context, Hatake Kakashi , although he was not an Uchiha, inherited a Sharingan eye during one of the most tragic moments of his life: the death of his close friend, Obito Uchiha. The Third Shinobi War was marked by despair and the blood of innocents, including young shinobi like Kakashi , Obito , and Rin .
During an incident where Team Minato was attacked , Rin was captured, and Obito activated his Sharingan for the first time. This event was a lesson for Kakashi , teaching him that the path of the ninja should prioritize the lives of others rather than blind duty to the government .
Shortly after, Obito sacrificed himself to save his teammates, leaving his Sharingan to Kakashi in his final moments. A few months later, with Rin dying to protect his village, Kakashi activated his Mangekyō Sharingan . Since then, he has built a reputation as a Copy Ninja , a man and a legend thanks to the Sharingan.
Kakashi's first attempt with the Susanoo
Kakashi's experience with the Susanoo was impressive , although brief. We've already discussed the conspiracy that nearly destroyed the ninja world over several decades and how Naruto , with his efforts for peace, prevented this catastrophe. However, the path was strewn with pitfalls, marked by constant losses and a feeling of despair until the ultimate confrontation .
At the start, in a move worthy of a superhero, Madara Uchiha snatches Kakashi's Sharingan and places it in his own orbit , an incredible twist in the story. Then, with Black Zetsu's betrayal of Madara and the summoning of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki , Kakashi, Team Seven, and Obito must face a formidable new obstacle. Kaguya , the goddess of shinobi and the most powerful being to ever walk the Earth, appears to sow chaos .
However, Team Seven has a mission: Kakashi must help his former students defeat the goddess . Obito, without hesitation, offers his soul to his friend, allowing Kakashi to summon the Susanoo for the first time in the Naruto series. This moment was a peak of excitement for fans, seeing Kakashi's Sharingan powers grow over the anime's 500 episodes , reaching their peak.
Kakashi uses the Susanoo to save Sakura , then as a diversion for Sasuke and Naruto, who relentlessly attack the powerful goddess. Although Kakashi's Susanoo is splendid and impressive, Kaguya ends up destroying it . This fight marks the last time Kakashi will call upon the Susanoo .
Obito's death marked the end of Kakashi's Sharingan.
Obito's final disappearance marked the end of the Sharingan era for Kakashi. Technically, it was when Madara stole his Sharingan that Kakashi lost his ability to use Susanoo . But the true end of this era came after Obito passed his soul to Kakashi .
With this soul, Kakashi received a fully developed Mangekyō Sharingan . However, following the destruction of his avatar by Kaguya and Obito's final rest , in an emotional moment at the end of the series, Kakashi permanently lost the ability to use jutsu linked to the Sharingan .
