Sakumo will always be better known for his way of life. With the level of skill that he possessed, Sakumo could easily have become the Hokage.įurther, The White Fang was very well renowned since even Chiyo from the Hidden Sand had a grudge against him for killing Sasori’s parents.īut his strength wasn’t all he was known for.

He was so feared across the lands that during the 3rd Great Ninja War, an Iwagakure Shinobi was terrified when he mistook Kakashi for the White Fang.Įven the Fire Daimyo seemed pleased with Kakashi as the Six Hokage, when he recognized him as Sakumo’s son. Sakumo wielded a chakra sabre that he used as his trademark weapon. Further, According to Minato, Sakumo held no equals during his own time. Now that makes him really strong! The Sannin were considered Konoha’s brightest during the Second Shinobi World War, and being stronger or equal to them is an amazing feat. It is said that he possessed powers that overshadowed even that of the Sannin. Sakumo was considered one of the most elite Ninja to ever exist in Konoha. I’m going to answer that in today’s post. Sakumo’s past was explained pretty well, but one question that always remained unanswered was how strong he really was. Up until Obito made him realize the importance of friendship, Kakashi refused to let Emotions and bonds get tangled up with his missions. It made him sternly follow the rules of the Shinobi world, even if it meant abandoning a friend in need. These events later had a deep impact on Kakashi’s life and his thinking. This put him in pits of depression, and ultimately, he killed himself.

The Fire country was furious with him for this, and even those he saved criticized his sense as a Shinobi. It is said that Sakumo once abandoned a mission to save his comrades. But, very little is known about him since. Sakumo was introduced to us during the early episodes of Naruto Shippuden, where Chiyo mistook Kakashi for the White Fang.

Sakumo Hatake was renowned as White Fang of the Leaf, and was considered to be a very strong Ninja.

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