NO NO and absolutely NO!! Am I to hear that you are comparing kakashi to the likes of the Elite Kage level Akatsuki, the bosses of Naruto, the Creed of strength, the highest caliber ninjas. No, this kakashi fanboyism has gone way too far this time. Kakashi simply can't be compared to the likes of any Akatsuki member, EXCEPT maybe Hidan. Are we to compare Kakashi to Pain, who destroyed a village in one hit, fought a 6 tailed fox on a rampage and then proceeded to fight an 8 tailed fox? Are we to compare Kakashi to Itachi, fought Sasuke while sick and letting him win while Sasuke was bloodlusted? Are we to compare Kakashi to Kakuzu, who fought the 1st hokage before he had any of his hearts, who can utilize 5 elements and more abilities? Are we to compare Kakashi to Deidara, who fought Sasuke and almost killed him despite having an elemental disadvantage and sharingan disadvantage? Are we to compare Kakashi to Sasori, who fought the 3rd kazekage at the age of 15, overwhelmed Sunagakure with 100 puppets and has 298 puppets? Are we to compare Kakashi to Kisame, who has the chakra of a tailed beast, physical strength of tsunade, and man handled the 8 tailed ox easily? this has kakashi fanboyism is getting too far and needs to stop. KAKASHI AINT ANYWHERE NEAR THE LIKES OF ANY KAGE. He's strong, but does he have to be hyped to kage level just to be considered strong? really, give me a break