As Kakashi grew older, he adopted his mask as a symbol of his devotion to the village and a means to shield himself from the emotional pain of his past. He became known as the "Copy Ninja Kakashi," famous for his ability to replicate any jutsu he witnessed.However, Kakashi harbored another secret. He had taken on a secret identity as a vigilante known as the "Masked Shadow." Under this guise, he would patrol the village at night, protecting it from threats that slipped through the cracks. Only a handful of trusted allies were aware of this hidden persona.