Kakashi’s Double Mangekyo: Naruto’s Strongest Sharingan?!

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Summary

  • Kakashi becomes the strongest Mangekyo user after receiving double Mangekyo Sharingan.
  • Kakashi’s new abilities include a full-body Susanoo and Kamui-infused techniques.
  • Kakashi outshines other Mangekyo users like Sasuke and Itachi in terms of prowess.

In the popular Naruto anime series, dojutsu is frequently depicted as the pinnacle of power, and the Mangekyo Sharingan is generally regarded as the most powerful among its numerous ocular techniques. Throughout the show, several characters were found to possess the Mangekyo Sharingan, each with a unique ability, but there was a noticeable difference in their overall power level. Of all these users, Kakashi Hatake is often seen as the weakest user of the Mangekyo Sharingan. This perception arises from his limited compatibility with the Sharingan and his reliance on Kamui’s long-range ability as its primary usage.

Subsequently, the story took a different turn once Kakashi obtained both of Obito’s eyes, bestowing upon him the dual Mangekyo Sharingan. This empowerment brought forth a variety of new capabilities for Kakashi, making him formidable enough to clash with Kaguya Otsutsuki. His flawless Susanoo and Kamui Shuriken are among his arsenal, positioning Double Mangekyo Kakashi as one of the most potent wielders of the Mangekyo Sharingan in the world of Naruto.

How Did Kakashi Get the Double Mangekyo Sharingan?

Kakashi Briefly Received Obito’s Sharingan From the Ethereal Plane

First Appearance Naruto Shippuden, Episode 473 “The Sharingan Revived”
Air Date August 25, 2016

Kakashi’s personality is closely linked with the Sharingan, as many aspects of his persona and widespread appeal are tied to his distinctive look and the Sharingan in his left eye. Yet, during the Fourth Shinobi World War, Kakashi lost his Mangekyo Sharingan when Madara Uchiha took it away to reach the Kamui Dimension.

This time, I’ll protect them… and the world!

Initially, viewers believed that was the final time they’d see Kakashi’s Sharingan; however, in an unexpected turn of events, Kakashi’s distinctive eye technique, the double Mangekyo Sharingan, resurfaced. This miracle happened after Obito perished during their battle against Kaguya. Upon transcending to a spiritual realm, Obito transferred his remaining chakra into Kakashi’s eyes, thereby bestowing upon him the temporary ability to wield the Mangekyo Sharingan in both eyes.

Instead of just restoring his original Mangekyou Sharingan, Kakashi acquired control over both eyes, enabling him to utilize both Kamui’s powers. Since only those with two Mangekyou Sharingans can summon the Susanoo, Kakashi now possesses this formidable power too. It’s important to mention that Kakashi wasn’t just using Obito’s Mangekyou Sharingan; he also received the Six Paths Chakra, making him an even stronger and unbeatable character.

The Various Jutsu Of Kakashi’s DMS

Kakashi Gained a Number of New Kamui-Infused Techniques

Through acquiring an additional Mangekyou Sharingan in his right eye, Kakashi Hatake transformed from the weakest user of this powerful eye ability into one of the strongest in the Naruto series. This is clearly demonstrated by the multitude of techniques and jutsu at his disposal, many of which surpass any other Mangekyou technique in terms of uniqueness. Not only does Kamui stand out as one of the most potent Mangekyou abilities, but Kakashi also gained control over both sets of Kamui powers hidden within his left and right eyes.

To add to that, Kakashi was exceptional in that he could control a full-body Susanoo, which is usually only mastered by those bearing the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan, like Sasuke and Madara. However, what truly set Kakashi apart was his ability to incorporate Kamui’s power into most of his attacks. This made him nearly invincible. His Kamui Lightning Cutter, for instance, could send anything it struck with the Raikiri into another dimension. Similarly, his Kamui Shuriken could transport targets far away and slice them at the same time. Remarkably, Kakashi’s basic Kamui also grew stronger. Its speed and range both significantly increased, making it even more potent.

How Does Kakashi’s Mangekyo Fair Against Other Users?

Kakashi’s Mangekyo Techniques Are Far Superior To The Rest

Among all users of the Mangekyo Sharingan, Sasuke and Itachi are arguably the ones who match his skill level. Madara is undeniably powerful, but he seldom utilized the Mangekyo Sharingan, instead deriving most of his power from his Renegan. Notably, Madara didn’t have any unique abilities associated with the Mangekyo Sharingan, which makes him less formidable in terms of Dojutsu mastery compared to others.

Being able to pass through things really is a handy ability, Obito. – Kakashi

Using both his twin Mangekyo Sharingan, Kakashi outshines Sasuke and Itachi significantly. Unlike Itachi who never summoned a complete Susanoo, and Sasuke only managing it post-Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan acquisition, Kakashi’s mastery is evident. No other users could blend their Mangekyo powers with regular techniques and jutsu. Given that he skillfully combined his standard abilities with Kamui, Kakashi stands out among the rest as a highly proficient user. Moreover, he gained the elusive intangibility from his right eye, an ability he previously lacked. Equipped with these unique skills, it’s clear that Kakashi’s Mangekyo Sharingan is in a league of its own.

Kakashi’s Feats in the Battle Against Kaguya

Kakashi’s Double Mangekyo Sharingan Deemed Him a Powerhouse Against Kaguya

In terms of raw power, Kakashi’s skill set with the Double Mangekyou Sharingan places him among formidable shinobi. However, it was during the confrontation with Kaguya that truly solidified his status as one of the most proficient Mangekyou users. Throughout this battle, Kakashi proved to be a crucial ally for both Naruto and Sasuke. Not only did he provide valuable support, but on numerous instances, he also shielded his students from Kaguya’s attacks.

His Kamui Shuriken had the ability to amputate the limbs of the Tailed Beasts that emerged from Kaguya’s body, and his Kamui Raikiri ultimately tipped the scales in Kakashi’s favor during the fight.

During the ordeal, Kakashi’s Kamui proved to be an indisputable strength. By manipulating space, his Kamui sent numerous attacks by Kaguya into another dimension. Notably, he swiftly teleported Kaguya’s All-Killing Ash Bones Jutsu to the Kamui Dimension in a blink of an eye, thus shielding Naruto from harm. His reaction speed surpassed even Naruto in his Six-Path Sage Mode, highlighting Kakashi’s immense power during this confrontation. It is important to mention that these abilities largely stemmed from the leftover Six-Path Chakra he obtained from Obito. However, it cannot be ignored that all these remarkable feats were only achieved through Kakashi’s Double Mangekyou Sharingan.

Can a Stronger Mangekyo Appear In the Franchise?

Sarada’s New Mangekyo Sharingan in Boruto Is Another Contender

In the Naruto series, Kakashi is undeniably the strongest Mangekyou Sharingan user at present. However, the Boruto manga is preparing to introduce a character who might surpass him – Sarada Uchiha. In previous chapters, Sarada has already awakened her Mangekyou Sharingan, but in the latest chapter of Boruto: Two Blue Vortex, we saw Sarada using her Mangekyou ability for the first time.

I’ve noticed Sarada employing the Black Hole method, a skill that shares some resemblance with Kamui, but its inner workings and fundamentals are distinctly dissimilar. As of now, we don’t have much information about this technique, but it’s evident that her Mangekyou Sharingan is poised to be the most potent in the series, potentially even outmatching the combined power of Sasuke and Kakashi’s twin Mangekyou Sharingans.

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2025-03-30 03:29