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The Significance of Kakashi losing his Sharingan | Breaking the Curse
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Introduction
After the new chapter, it appears Kakashi won't be getting his Sharingan back, since Naruto restored his original eye.
This has led me to interpret something about his Sharingan, and what it may have actually meant for him as a character.
Keep in mind that this theory revolves around what the Sharingan meant for him as a character, not what it meant for him in terms of power (lookin' at you, Kamui!)
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Keep in mind that this theory revolves around what the Sharingan meant for him as a character, not what it meant for him in terms of power (lookin' at you, Kamui!)
What Does the Sharingan Represent?
The Uchiha Clan has been burdened with the Curse of Hatred, due to Hagoromo choosing Ashura as his sucessor, instead of Indra.
It was explained by Tobirama that the Sharingan is a product of an Uchiha's feelings of despair, or experiencing the loss of a loved one.
Since the Sharingan is probably the most well known trait of the Uchiha clan, it can be interpreted as being a symbol for the Curse of Hatred, and indirectly all the despair or other feelings associated with the Curse.
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It was explained by Tobirama that the Sharingan is a product of an Uchiha's feelings of despair, or experiencing the loss of a loved one.
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Since the Sharingan is probably the most well known trait of the Uchiha clan, it can be interpreted as being a symbol for the Curse of Hatred, and indirectly all the despair or other feelings associated with the Curse.
Kakashi's "Curse of Hatred"
When Kakashi received his Sharingan, it was during a moment of great pain, almost emulating a real Uchiha activating theirs. Someone who he had just come to be friends with, who helped him realize his flaws, died before him (or so it was thought).
This is already beginning to show that Kakashi's Sharingan is a symbol of his pain/regret for losing/not being able to protect his comrades. As an example to even further emphasize what a large impact Obito had on him (and how the guilt/pain affected him), he will refuse to take students until they exhibit the qualities taught to him by Obito of what a shinobi should be.
Him killing Rin and visiting her grave so often is another example, clearly showing these emotions.
Summarized by the above evidence, it can be concluded that Kakashi's suffering/guilt is represented by his Sharingan.
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Him killing Rin and visiting her grave so often is another example, clearly showing these emotions.
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Summarized by the above evidence, it can be concluded that Kakashi's suffering/guilt is represented by his Sharingan.
Filling the Hole in the Heart
After it was revealed that Tobi was in fact Obito, it is clearly visible that Kakashi has enormous regret for not being able to save Obito on that fateful day, and for not being able to protect Rin. For example, this is showcased in this scan, where he wonders if Obito will blame him or not.
Then, after that, Obito is basically the villain until he is TNJ'ed by Naruto (not gonna explain everything up to there), and begins to realize the error of his ways.
After that, Obito basically turns over to the good side, and teams up with Kakashi again. Kakashi is clearly affected by Obito's change of heart.
And now since Madara revealed to Obito that he was the one who orchestrated Rin's death, any remaining hatred/blame that Obito felt towards Kakashi for that has essentially been shifted over to Madara.
In short, it's safe to say that he's patched things up with Obito, and has basically earned his forgiveness.
Since Kakashi has basically patched things up with Obito, it has effectively eased his guilt/suffering, or his "Curse of Hatred". Because of that, he has no further need for the Sharingan, as it symbolized exactly that.
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Since Kakashi has basically patched things up with Obito, it has effectively eased his guilt/suffering, or his "Curse of Hatred". Because of that, he has no further need for the Sharingan, as it symbolized exactly that.
-Summary/Conclusion-
-The Sharingan represents the Uchiha's "Curse of Hatred", and it's associated emotions.
-In Kakashi's case, his Sharingan represented his guilt and suffering for not being able to protect his comrades.
-Since he has pretty much patched it up with Obito, him losing his Sharingan represents his pain/suffering relating to him (and losing his comrades) going away.
Thanks for reading,
Magatsu
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