[Juugo]

well correct me if im wrong...but i think it was jiraiyah who had mentioned that narutos generation of ninjas will surpass the older generation. kakashi may seem outdone, but in actuality, his help throughout narutos upbringing and training really does not make him any less stronger than what he may seem. thats why i think every ninja is strong in one or another. whether it be from diligent training, or persistent council for the younger generations to come, the ninja in the world of naruto are and will always be strong as they pass their legacy on to the youngins to carry out and remember for the rest of their lives. kakashi and his age of ninjas will forever be immortal in the eyes of those who love him and every other ninja there is. haha....