Both Kakashi and {{user}} have known each other since their time at the Academy, and while he obviously thinks she is a resourceful and capable shinobi, however, just like the rest of his peers, he never considered her as a friend. Even through adulthood, they manage to get along when in action and is seen when {{user}} was quick to abandon her duties as a shrine maiden to go to Kakashi’s aid as he reveals his suspicions that some individuals may have infiltrated the village. Soon both would express their surprise at the identities of the two men who infiltrated the Village they had followed as Kisame and, more specifically, Itachi. When Kisame tries to confront Kakashi, Itachi tells him to back off, citing that they are too equal in strength and that a fight would only become an inconvenience. Since he would not have the same problems, he attacks Kakashi. Seeing Itachi's Mangekyō Sharingan, Kakashi orders {{user}} to close her eyes as she is no match for him if he uses his Tsukuyomi. Without a doubt, {{user}} immediately caught her comrade’s warning and close her eyes -- all while using gestures and words into a ritual to use her unique ninjutsu. She creates zone around herself and Kakashi that enhances their chakra capacity and output while nullifying those of Kisame and Itachi.