<p>You are correct to say that Kakashi invented Chidori prior to Obito's death, but his age is never officially stated. However, there are some details from the <em>Boruto</em> series (take with a grain of salt) where we can deduce that Kakashi would have been roughly 11 or 12 years old.</p>
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<p>Minato was needed on the front lines at the time, leaving Kakashi, <strong>recently promoted to jōnin at age 12<sup>[Boruto episode 36]</sup></strong> in charge. [...] Shortly after entering Kusa, they encountered an Iwa-scout, Mahiru. Kakashi tried to eliminate him with his <strong>new jutsu, Chidori</strong>, but the attack speed left him vulnerable to counter-attack</p>
<p><a href="https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Kakashi_Hatake" rel="nofollow noreferrer">Source</a></p>
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<p>Is there any record of how old Kakashi actually was when he invented the Chidori? I know it was before Kakashi Gaiden when Obito died, so he must have been less than 10 right?</p>

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At what age did Kakashi invent the chidori
# At what age did Kakashi invent the chidori
Posted by: username_0 on 2023-06-06
Is there any record of how old Kakashi actually was when he invented the Chidori? I know it was before Kakashi Gaiden when Obito died, so he must have been less than 10 right?
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### Answer by username_1 on 2023-06-15. Score: 3
You are correct to say that Kakashi invented Chidori prior to Obito's death, but his age is never officially stated. However, there are some details from the *Boruto* series (take with a grain of salt) where we can deduce that Kakashi would have been roughly 11 or 12 years old.

> Minato was needed on the front lines at the time, leaving Kakashi, **recently promoted to jōnin at age 12[Boruto episode 36]** in charge. [...] Shortly after entering Kusa, they encountered an Iwa-scout, Mahiru. Kakashi tried to eliminate him with his **new jutsu, Chidori**, but the attack speed left him vulnerable to counter-attack
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> [Source](https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Kakashi_Hatake)
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