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Kakashi Hatake was one of the first characters inNarutowho defined suave with their personality. Even though he was a prominent character throughout the series, his clan wasn’t explored at all. The only two representatives of the Hatake Clan that we had were Kakashi and his father, Sakumo Hatake. Based on that, it wouldn’t be wrong to say that the Hatake Clan was a force to be reckoned with.
Just like Kakashi was always a beloved character, Sakumo was a fan-favorite enigma. All the information we had about him was through Kakashi’s flashback. His brief appearance made him a subject of curiosity for fans. A certain detail about him could be the answer to many questions that we have about the father-son duo. Here’s what this detail is, and how Masashi Kishimoto might have brushed off a huge revelation about Kakashi’s lineage.
One Detail inNarutoSparks Questions About Kakashi’s Lineage
Throughout Naruto,Masashi Kishimotodidn’t reveal much information about the Hatake Clan. Aside from the fact that both characters who belonged to the clan were prodigies. Fans have always been curious about Sakumo’s character arc, and a small detail in his attire sparks numerous theories. Much like Kakashi, Sakumo Hatake wears the Jonin outfit with a green vest.
However, one of his sleeves in that outfit resembles the robe worn by Naruto. This detail wasdiscussed on Reddit, and fans came up with interesting explanations to explain the sleeve. The red spiral is a symbol of Uzushiogakure, as revealed by Kushina, but the triangular pattern doesn’t have any explanation besides being a symbol of the will of fire, that was changed from flames to triangles.
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The sleeve makes one wonder if Sakumo shared a special relationship with the Hokage or Uzushiogakure. These possibilities hint that the Hatake Clan may have shared some connection with the Uzumaki Clan, the Senju Clan, or both. This could explain Kakashi and Sakumo’s powers and why they were feared by other villages.
Moreover, even at a young age, Kakashi was able to use high-level techniques like Chidori which required immense chakra. Later on, his chakra levels werecompromised by the Sharingan, but the initial high reserves could be a result of his potential connection with the Uzumaki Clan.
A Theory That Will Forever Remain Unanswered
It needs to be mentioned that this theory emerged from a singular sleeve, which could simply be a stylistic choice. Another possibility could be that Sakumo was affiliated with a secret association just like Asuma or was directly working under the Hokage as a special agent, just like the Anbu.
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As intriguing as this theory is, it will probably remain unanswered unless Kishimoto decides to release aSakumo Hatake one-shot. Even though the mangaka makes this theory canon, it would be such a mind-blowing twist because of the sheer amount of time we spent with Kakashi without knowing the specifics of his connection with two of the strongest clans.
Narutois available to stream on Netflix.
Laveena Joshi
Anime Writer
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Laveena is an anime content writer at FandomWire. Having written more than 800 articles, she’s an expert in mainstream shonen series, ranging from the bizarre world of JoJo’s to the expansive worldbuilding of One Piece.With her formal education in Journalism and Mass Communication, she explores entertainment journalism through the lens of anime and manga, from mainstream and classic titles to niche and obscure ones.
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