The Enigmatic Evolution: Unraveling the Mysteries of Kakashi's Sharingan Abilities Vs Obito's

Highlights

Obito's sharingan is more powerful than Kakashi's because he is a true-born Uchiha and his body is naturally attuned to the power of sharingan.

Due to being a non-Uchiha, Kakashi can only activate the sharingan by infusing it with chakra, resulting in a rapid depletion of his chakra reserves and restricted usage. In stark contrast, Obito has attained mastery over the sharingan as he received personal training from Madara Uchiha, while Kakashi has merely begun to explore its potential due to his limitations and absence of Uchiha mentorship.

During the 3rd Ninja War, Obito Uchiha bestowed his left eye upon Hatake Kakashi as a parting gift. This act served as a symbol of their friendship and rivalry. As time passed, Kakashi gained fame in the ninja world as Kakashi of the Sharingan, renowned for his ability to imitate any jutsu used by his opponents. This extraordinary skill is made possible solely by the sharingan in his left eye.

Although Kakashi's capability to mimic any jutsu he witnesses is undeniably remarkable, it is, in fact, only a fundamental ability of the sharingan. After all, the sharingan grants its user enhanced vision and the ability to perceive the chakra flow in all living beings. Consequently, every Uchiha theoretically possesses the same potential as Kakashi. On the other hand, Obito's sharingan allows him to phase through objects and continuously activate a more potent and versatile form of Kamui. Despite sharing the same set of eyes, one individual clearly possesses superior powers. The question remains: why?

Compatibility With Sharingan

A Sharingan, a dojutsu or vision jutsu, can only be awakened by individuals with Uchiha blood. While some, like Kakashi and Danzo, who are not Uchiha, can possess the Sharingan, only an Uchiha can fully harness its potential. This is the key distinction between Kakashi and Obito.

As an Uchiha, Obito's body is naturally receptive to the power of the Sharingan. His chakra specifically flows to his eyes, allowing him to use the Sharingan with maximum efficiency. Consequently, he can utilize the Sharingan for extended periods without experiencing any noticeable negative effects on his body. Additionally, the more he utilizes the Sharingan, the more adept he becomes at controlling its abilities.

On the other hand, the sharingan is an unfamiliar entity within Kakashi's body. While he can utilize it by infusing chakra, as a non Uchiha, the sharingan depletes a considerable portion of his chakra. Despite being an exceptional shinobi, Kakashi's chakra reserve is similar to that of an average ninja, resulting in the sharingan rapidly draining his chakra supply. Consequently, he restricts its usage to battle situations and can only employ his ultimate technique, the Kamui, a limited number of times each day. Thus, to prevent unnecessary chakra consumption, Kakashi habitually conceals his left eye on a day-to-day basis.

Difference In Physical Capabilities

As previously mentioned, despite being regarded as one of Konoha's most accomplished shinobi, Kakashi's physical attributes are not significantly superior to those of an average shinobi. His raw muscle strength is on par with his peers, his endurance is no different, and his chakra reserves are only slightly above average. However, this serves as a testament to Kakashi's exceptional skills and intellect. He acknowledges his own physical limitations and tactfully crafts a fighting style that optimizes his innate capabilities. It is through this approach that he is able to overcome formidable adversaries like Zabuza and Kakuzu, while also holding his own against formidable opponents like Kisame and Deidara.

Obito, though he belongs to the Uchiha clan, doesn't possess exceptional physical abilities like other shinobi. The Uchiha are renowned for their formidable genjutsu and ninjutsu skills, rather than their physical prowess. However, everything changed when he was rescued by Madara and the white Zetsu. In a bid to save Obito's life, Madara infused a part of the white Zetsu's body into his severely injured upper torso. Consequently, Obito's right arm and most of his upper body are now composed entirely of the white Zetsu.

The white Zetsu, in itself, is a creation composed of the cells of the first Hokage. Therefore, some of the characteristics possessed by the first Hokage also became a part of Obito's body. This includes immense raw strength and above-average endurance. Moreover, Obito's assimilation with the white Zetsu has resulted in an increased chakra reservoir. As a result of these enhanced physical capabilities, Obito is able to utilize the full potential of his Sharingan with minimal impact on his body.

Mastery Over The Sharingan

Over years of rigorous training, extensive experimentation, and countless battles, Kakashi has developed exceptional abilities through his sharingan. These include the remarkable ability to mimic jutsus and the mastery of the space-time technique known as Kamui. One might assume that he has fully mastered his sharingan, but that is not the case. Due to inherent limitations and the absence of living Uchiha who could assist him, Kakashi has only scratched the surface of the sharingan's true potential.

On the other hand, Obito is personally chosen by the renowned shinobi, Madara Uchiha, to be his apprentice. This grants Obito the opportunity to fully delve into the depths of sharingan's capabilities. Madara, who has pushed the sharingan to its utmost boundaries, imparts his extensive knowledge and wisdom directly to Obito. Entrusting his lifelong dream to Obito, Madara is motivated to train him not just to become the finest Uchiha, but also an exceptional shinobi in general. When Madara eventually passes away from old age, Obito has already ascended to become one of the most powerful shinobi in the entire world.

In summary, Obito possesses a stronger and more formidable sharingan compared to Kakashi. This is primarily attributed to Obito being a legitimate Uchiha, benefiting from enhanced physical capabilities due to his fusion with the white Zetsu, and gaining knowledge from Madara Uchiha. Stream Naruto on Crunchyroll.