The question of whether Kakashi Hatake can defeat all Akatsuki members in one-on-one battles is a fascinating topic for Naruto fans. The Akatsuki is a notorious group of rogue ninjas, each possessing unique and formidable abilities. Kakashi, known for his exceptional combat skills, strategic genius, and Sharingan abilities, has faced several Akatsuki members in the series. However, can he truly defeat each one of them individually? In this blog, we will delve into hypothetical battles between Kakashi and the twelve Akatsuki members, considering different scenarios and abilities. We will analyze the strengths and weaknesses of each combatant and determine the likelihood of Kakashi emerging victorious.
Disclaimer:
Below are just theories and speculations about whether Kakashi has the abilities or chances to defeat each Akatsuki member. However, the actual battle outcomes might be entirely different. As the series progressed, we have seen multiple versions of Kakashi, from the original series to early Shippuden, War Arc Kakashi, and finally, Dual Mangekyō Sharingan (DMS) Kakashi. Kakashi also gained extra chakra from Naruto in the War Arc, which increased his chakra reserves. In the following article, we will explore which version of Kakashi stands a chance against each Akatsuki member. Additionally, some Akatsuki members, like Obito and Itachi, have multiple versions—such as Ten Tails Jinchūriki Obito, semi-blind Itachi, prime Itachi, and the hypothetical prime Itachi with complete Susanoo. We will consider these variations to see each possible outcome.
1. Jūzō Biwa vs. Kakashi
Jūzō Biwa, although not as prominently featured as other Akatsuki members, was a former member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and wielded the Kubikiribōchō (Executioner’s Blade). Despite his prowess, Kakashi’s extensive experience and strategic thinking give him a clear edge. Jūzō relies heavily on his swordsmanship and physical strength, but Kakashi’s Sharingan would allow him to anticipate and counter Jūzō’s moves effectively. Additionally, Kakashi’s diverse jutsu arsenal, including his signature Lightning Blade (Chidori), would overwhelm Jūzō. Therefore, it is likely that Kakashi would defeat Jūzō Biwa with relative ease.
2. Zetsu vs. Kakashi
Zetsu, a unique member of the Akatsuki, possesses the ability to merge with the environment and has a dual personality: Black Zetsu and White Zetsu. While Zetsu’s stealth and intelligence-gathering skills are impressive, they are not geared towards direct combat. Kakashi, with his acute senses and Sharingan, would quickly detect and neutralize Zetsu. The battle would not pose a significant challenge for Kakashi, as his combat skills and jutsu proficiency far surpass Zetsu’s capabilities. In a one-on-one battle, Kakashi would emerge victorious without much difficulty.
3. Hidan vs. Kakashi
Hidan’s immortality and ritualistic killing method make him a unique and dangerous opponent. However, Kakashi’s high battle IQ would enable him to uncover the secret behind Hidan’s powers. Hidan requires being within his ritual circle to complete his deadly technique. Kakashi could use his Mangekyō Sharingan’s Kamui to remove the circle or disrupt the ritual. Even if Hidan manages to land a blow, Kakashi’s strategic mind and versatile jutsu, including Kamui, would ensure that he finds a way to defeat Hidan.
Hidan’s primary strength lies in his ability to perform a deadly ritual that allows him to inflict any damage he receives onto his opponent, provided he remains within his ritual circle. However, Kakashi’s keen intellect and analytical skills would quickly reveal this weakness. By using Kamui to remove the ritual circle or disrupt Hidan’s ritual, Kakashi can negate Hidan’s primary advantage. Additionally, Kakashi’s extensive jutsu repertoire and combat experience would allow him to outmaneuver and outthink Hidan.
Ultimately, Hidan’s reliance on his ritual and lack of versatility in combat would lead to his defeat against Kakashi. Kakashi’s strategic mind and powerful jutsu would ensure a decisive victory.
4. Deidara vs. Kakashi
Kakashi has already faced Deidara and emerged victorious, though Deidara escaped by faking his death. Deidara’s explosive clay techniques are formidable, but Kakashi’s Sharingan and Mangekyō Sharingan provide him with the tools to counter Deidara’s attacks. Kakashi’s Kamui could be used to neutralize Deidara’s explosives, and his strategic prowess would enable him to outmaneuver Deidara.
Deidara’s strength lies in his ability to create and manipulate explosive clay, using it to create various destructive attacks. However, Kakashi’s Sharingan allows him to predict and counter these attacks effectively. Additionally, Kakashi’s Kamui can be used to neutralize Deidara’s explosives, rendering his primary attack method ineffective. Kakashi’s strategic mind and quick thinking would also allow him to find and exploit any weaknesses in Deidara’s fighting style.
In conclusion, while Deidara is a challenging opponent, Kakashi’s superior combat IQ, Sharingan, and Kamui abilities would secure him a win in a one-on-one battle.
5. Sasori vs. Kakashi
Sasori, the puppet master, is a formidable adversary with his extensive arsenal of puppets and lethal poisons. However, Kakashi’s Sharingan would allow him to predict and counter Sasori’s puppet attacks. Additionally, Kakashi’s versatility in combat, including his use of Lightning Blade and various other jutsu, would provide him with multiple strategies to defeat Sasori.
Sasori’s strength lies in his ability to control a vast number of puppets, each equipped with various deadly weapons and poisons. However, Kakashi’s Sharingan would enable him to see through and counter Sasori’s puppet techniques. Kakashi’s agility, speed, and combat experience would allow him to avoid being hit by Sasori’s poisoned attacks. Moreover, Kakashi’s diverse jutsu arsenal, including his Lightning Blade, would provide him with the tools to destroy Sasori’s puppets and eventually defeat him.
In summary, Kakashi would likely emerge victorious against Sasori using his battle IQ, Sharingan, and versatile combat abilities.
6. Kakuzu vs. Kakashi
Kakuzu, with his five hearts and ability to use multiple elemental jutsu, presents a significant challenge. Kakashi has fought Kakuzu before and demonstrated his ability to counter his techniques. While Kakuzu’s durability and multiple lives give him an advantage, Kakashi’s Mangekyō Sharingan and Kamui could be used to target Kakuzu’s hearts directly.
Kakuzu’s strength lies in his ability to use multiple elemental jutsu and his durability, thanks to his five hearts. However, Kakashi’s Mangekyō Sharingan and Kamui provide him with a powerful tool to counter Kakuzu’s abilities. By using Kamui to target and remove Kakuzu’s hearts, Kakashi can effectively neutralize Kakuzu’s primary advantage. Additionally, Kakashi’s combat experience and strategic mind would enable him to find and exploit any weaknesses in Kakuzu’s fighting style.
Therefore, while difficult, Kakashi could defeat Kakuzu with his strategic use of Kamui and battle IQ.
7. Kisame vs. Kakashi
Kisame’s immense chakra reserves and mastery of water-based techniques make him a formidable opponent. His battles with Might Guy showcase his strength, and it’s often compared to Kakashi’s abilities. While Kakashi cannot use the Eight Gates like Might Guy, theories suggest he might open up to six or seven gates, giving him a chance against Kisame. However, if this theory is incorrect, War Arc Kakashi may struggle against Kisame.
Kisame’s strength lies in his immense chakra reserves and powerful water-based techniques. Additionally, his sword, Samehada, can absorb chakra, giving him an advantage in prolonged battles. However, Kakashi’s strategic mind and diverse jutsu arsenal provide him with the tools to counter Kisame’s abilities. If Kakashi can open up to six or seven gates, he could potentially match Kisame’s strength and defeat him. Additionally, DMS Kakashi, with his dual Mangekyō Sharingan, Kamui Shuriken, and Susanoo, would have a significant advantage over Kisame.
In conclusion, while Kisame is a challenging opponent, DMS Kakashi’s enhanced abilities and strategic thinking would allow him to defeat Kisame.
8. Orochimaru vs. Kakashi
Early Shippuden and War Arc Kakashi would struggle against Orochimaru due to his vast array of forbidden techniques and resilience. However, DMS Kakashi’s abilities transform the battle. With dual Mangekyō Sharingan, Kakashi gains access to powerful techniques like Kamui and Susanoo, giving him a significant edge.
Orochimaru’s strength lies in his extensive knowledge of forbidden techniques, resilience, and ability to regenerate. He is a formidable opponent for most ninjas, including Kakashi. However, DMS Kakashi’s dual Mangekyō Sharingan provides him with powerful offensive and defensive capabilities. His Susanoo and Kamui Shuriken would allow him to counter Orochimaru’s techniques effectively. Additionally, Kakashi’s strategic mind and quick thinking would enable him to find and exploit any weaknesses in Orochimaru’s fighting style.
Therefore, with DMS, Kakashi’s enhanced abilities and strategic prowess would ensure his victory against Orochimaru.
9. Konan vs. Kakashi
Konan’s paper-based abilities and her strategic mind make her a challenging opponent. Her battle with Obito demonstrated her potential to defeat even powerful foes. If Kakashi takes too long to defeat her, he risks depleting his chakra and being overwhelmed. However, if Kakashi quickly identifies and exploits her weaknesses, he has a chance to win.
Konan’s strength lies in her ability to control and manipulate paper, using it for both offense and defense. Her strategic mind also makes her a formidable opponent. However, Kakashi’s Sharingan and combat experience would enable him to counter Konan’s paper techniques. If Kakashi can quickly identify and exploit Konan’s weaknesses, he can defeat her before his chakra is depleted. Additionally, DMS Kakashi’s Susanoo and Kamui Shuriken would provide him with powerful tools to counter Konan’s abilities.
In summary, while Konan is a challenging opponent, DMS Kakashi’s enhanced abilities and strategic thinking would allow him to defeat her swiftly.
10. Itachi vs. Kakashi
Itachi Uchiha is one of the most formidable opponents Kakashi could face. In the original Naruto series, Kakashi lost to Itachi. Early Shippuden and War Arc Kakashi also stand little chance against Itachi. However, DMS Kakashi, with extra chakra from Naruto, could provide a tougher challenge. The battle would be intense, with both combatants showcasing their high battle IQ, durability, and skills.
In the original Naruto series, Kakashi fought Itachi and lost immediately. Similarly, early Shippuden Arc and War Arc Kakashi stand no chance against Itachi. However, if we consider DMS Kakashi with extra chakra from Naruto (as he received extra chakra from Naruto in the War Arc), he would give tough competition to Itachi. This battle would surpass even the battle between Itachi and Sasuke. But can he defeat Itachi? Let’s find out.
Considering this version of Kakashi, he could defeat a semi-blind Itachi, but if we talk about prime Itachi with perfect Susanoo, the story is different. They both possess equal battle IQ, durability, stamina, skills, and chakra reserves. The battle would be neck and neck. But here is the catch: let’s talk about Sharingan abilities.
Itachi’s strengths lie in his mastery of Sharingan techniques, including Tsukuyomi and Amaterasu. Tsukuyomi is a powerful genjutsu that traps the opponent in a world of illusion, causing immense mental and physical pain within a matter of seconds in the real world. Amaterasu generates black flames that burn anything they touch until nothing but ash remains. Itachi’s Susanoo is the strongest among all Uchiha since it has the Yata Mirror and the Totsuka Blade. The Yata Mirror is an ethereal shield focused entirely on defense, capable of transforming to deflect any attack. The Totsuka Blade is a sake gourd-shaped weapon that functions as a sealing jutsu; anyone pierced by the blade gets trapped in a genjutsu-like world called the “World of Drunken Dreams.”
On the other hand, Kakashi’s DMS abilities include Kamui and Susanoo. Kamui allows him to warp objects and attacks into a separate dimension, effectively making them disappear. His Susanoo has Kamui Shuriken, which can send any object it hits to the Kamui dimension. However, Kakashi is not an Uchiha by blood, which puts him at a disadvantage in the battle of Sharingan abilities.
In the end, while DMS Kakashi would provide a tough challenge, Itachi’s superior Sharingan abilities and natural Uchiha heritage give him the edge. Therefore, prime Itachi with perfect Susanoo would likely emerge victorious in this battle.
11. Nagato (Pain) vs. Kakashi
Kakashi has already fought the Six Paths of Pain and managed to defeat one but ultimately couldn’t stand against all six. The Human Path’s ability to rip out souls and the Naraka Path’s King of Hell make them formidable opponents. Early Shippuden and War Arc Kakashi stand little chance against Nagato. However, DMS Kakashi, with extra chakra from Naruto, immense battle IQ, and Kamui Shuriken, could defeat Pain.
Kakashi has already faced the Six Paths of Pain, managing to defeat one but gradually succumbing to the collective might of all six. Among the Six Paths, the Human Path (Ningendo) and the Naraka Path (Naraka) stand out. The Human Path grants the ability to rip out a soul directly from a living person’s body. The Naraka Path allows the user to summon the King of Hell, a shadowy figure with two faces. This technique has two main abilities: interrogation through soul removal and restoration of life at the cost of another’s life. Given these abilities, it is clear that early Shippuden Arc and War Arc Kakashi stood no chance against Nagato, also known as Pain.
However, DMS Kakashi, with extra chakra from Naruto and his immense battle IQ, could actually defeat Pain. Nagato’s strength lies in his ability to control the Six Paths of Pain, each with unique and powerful abilities. But DMS Kakashi’s enhanced abilities, including Susanoo and Kamui Shuriken, provide him with powerful offensive and defensive tools. Kamui Shuriken can send any object it hits to the Kamui dimension, effectively neutralizing threats.
Kakashi’s strategic mind and combat experience would enable him to find and exploit weaknesses in the Six Paths’ coordination. By targeting the controlling body or using Kamui to neutralize the Paths’ abilities, Kakashi could secure a victory. DMS Kakashi is nearly invincible with his Susanoo and its Kamui Shuriken, combined with his exceptional battle IQ.
In conclusion, DMS Kakashi’s enhanced abilities and strategic prowess would allow him to defeat Pain in a one-on-one battle.
12. Obito vs. Kakashi
Kakashi has already defeated Obito during the Fourth Shinobi War. Therefore, the debate of Kakashi vs. Obito is settled. However, in the scenario of DMS Kakashi vs. Ten Tails Jinchuriki Obito, the battle becomes more complex. DMS Kakashi, with his Susanoo and Kamui abilities, is incredibly powerful. However, Ten Tails Jinchuriki Obito is on a god-like level.
Obito’s strength as the Ten Tails Jinchuriki lies in his immense power and god-like abilities. While DMS Kakashi’s Susanoo and Kamui Shuriken are formidable, they would struggle against the overwhelming power and abilities of Ten Tails Jinchuriki Obito. The battle would be intense, with both combatants showcasing their high battle IQ and combat skills. However, Obito’s god-like power and abilities would likely give him the upper hand.
Thus, in this scenario, Kakashi would likely lose to Ten Tails Jinchuriki Obito.
Conclusion:
Analyzing these one-on-one battles, it’s clear that while Kakashi Hatake possesses immense strength, skill, and intelligence, the outcome of these battles varies. Early Shippuden and War Arc Kakashi could defeat many Akatsuki members, but some battles, like those against Itachi, Nagato, and Ten Tails Jinchuriki Obito, would be beyond his capabilities. However, with DMS, Kakashi’s power escalates significantly, allowing him to contend with and potentially defeat even the strongest Akatsuki members. Ultimately, the question of whether Kakashi can defeat all Akatsuki members in one-on-one battles depends heavily on the version of Kakashi and the specific circumstances.