Kakashi Hatake could have easily been the poster boy of Masashi Kishimoto’s Naruto and nobody would complain. As a character, Kakashi is reliable, lovable, strong, and perceptive. Whether it’s the village elders wanting to assign a top-secret mission or the youngins looking for a friendly adult, Kakashi was the go-to person for everyone.
This is why it hurts so much to have him on the sidelines in Boruto. In Boruto, most of the older characters have been significantly nerfed and removed from the main storyline. However, Kakashi deserves better than that. He can easily make a great comeback with a good enough power-up. And here’s a perfect idea for what this power-up could look like for him.
Purple Lightning Armor could be Kakashi’s next big power-up in Boruto
During the Fourth Great Ninja War, Kakashi lost his Sharingan forever. This rendered him unable to use Raikiri or Lightning Cutter, which was arguably his strongest attack. He came up with Shiden or Purple Lightning as a strong alternative for Raikiri. A modified version of the Shiden could prove to be Kakashi’s next great attack in Boruto.
This modified version would work on a similar principle as the Fourth Raikage’s Lightning Release Chakra Mode. We have seen the fourth Raikage use this technique multiple times throughout Naruto Shippuden. He covers his body in a purple aura or armor, and his physical abilities improve significantly as a result. It allows him to defend himself against ninjutsu and taijutsu.
Now this power-up could be more reliant on Kakashi’s exceptional chakra manipulation rather than raw strength like the Raikage. He could create a cloak made out of Purple Lightning which would then be the Purple Lightning Armor. Kakashi has great knowledge of different chakra natures, and he could incorporate those compatible with the lightning release to create lethal combinations.
Here’s why Purple Lightning Armor perfectly fits in Kakashi’s arsenal
With the Sharingan, Kakashi could foresee his opponents’ moves and react to them quickly. Without the foresight, the Purple Lightning Armor can be a great addition to his arsenal, as it would increase his speed and his ability to defend better.
Whether it’s attacking the enemy in ways similar to Chidori, where even coming in contact with it causes significant damage, or deflecting attacks, the Purple Lightning Armor would be a versatile power-up. Throughout Naruto and Naruto Shippuden, we have seen how Kakashi uses chakra natures in creative ways.
This could be another innovation that puts him back into the Kage tier. He already has the brains and the analytical skills to fight alongside the strongest. A strong attack is all that’s left to make him overpowered again. It’s about time Masashi Kishimoto returns Kakashi to the frontlines.
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