The Beast That Is Hokage Kakashi
The question of whether Hokage Kakashi is stronger than the warrior Kakashi from the War Arc is a debate that has engrossed the Naruto fans. To truly understand the answer, we first need to examine the outstanding feats displayed by the warrior Kakashi during the war.
EARLY WAR FEATS
Early in the war, Kakashi showcased feats that are utterly insane. His ability to match the speed of 6th and 7th gate Guy proves his substantial strength. Even 7th gate Guy can keep up with 7-tails pre-transformation and outpace KCM #1 Naruto. Thus, we can argue that during the early stages of the war, Kakashi is stronger than KCM #1 Naruto.
LATER WAR FEATS
Later in the war, Kakashi continues to show incredible feats. His speed equates to that of Guy Hirudora, whowas capable of blitzing Edo Madara. Additionally, he matches KCM #2 Minato in speed and shows a deadlock with Obito's genjutsu. Obito's genjutsu is so powerful that even the 9-tails can be controlled under its influence. Furthermore, Kakashi fights on par with Rinnegan Obito, indicating his formidable strength.
DISMISSAL OF DEBUNKS
The common argument that Obito was holding back is debatable. Obito never explicitly confirms that he was holding back, and stating that he let Kakashi stab him doesn't prove he was holding back the entire fight. Obito only started holding back after Kakashi neutralized Raikiri. Additionally, there is a stronger version of Kakashi that scales above Kakashi from the War Arc.
HOKAGE KAKASHI - A BEAST WITHOUT THE SHARINGAN
Hokage Kakashi is still a beast even without his Sharingan. He maintained his strength even after losing it, training and maxing out all other stats such as strength, speed, abilities, and jutsus. He even introduced new jutsus like Purple Lightning, which impressed even IchirÅ Ohnoki. He also developed Fire Style: Water Mist, a powerful jutsu that stops Six Path Water Style, and Quartz Wall, which exhibits his superior chakra control and chakra.
FEATS
During the war, Kakashi displayed incredible feats. He dodged the Lariat of 4th Raikage and outmaneuvered the 4th Raikage, showing his relative speed. His ability to hold a Quartz Wall for a day and resist cannon balls and lightning showcases his strength. Moreover, Kakashi also managed to swap with Kashin Koji, a powerful figure. He was on par with a holding back Rinnegan Obito and managed to briefly swap with KCM #1 Naruto. His Quartz Wall demonstrated his capability to hold against powerful attacks.
In conclusion, Hokage Kakashi is undoubtedly a beast. His strength and abilities showcase his immense potential, making him a formidable force in the Naruto world.