Naruto: Clash of Ninja/Characters/Kakashi Hatake

Kakashi is the leader and teacher of Team 7, consisting of the series' primary characters, Sasuke Uchiha, Sakura Haruno, and Naruto Uzumaki. He is initially portrayed as a detached and apathetic figure, but as the series progresses, his loyalty to his friends and students becomes increasingly apparent. Kakashi's past has been extensively explored in the series, resulting in a gaiden being devoted to his past experiences. Kakashi's role in the series predominately consists of his time with Team 7, leading them on missions and training them to improve their ninja abilities.