In a time of conflict known as the Third Ninja War, a talented young ninja with a chip on his shoulder about his father's failings shows utter disgust at any teammate who is less than perfect. This ninja is unyielding in his devotion to the rules even if it means abandoning his teammates to complete the mission. Hatake Kakashi is his name, and he went on to become one of Leaf Village's greatest shinobi. But the journey there wasn't easy!