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In the series, it is stated that Kakashi was 26 when he became the leader of
Naruto's squad. So following that, he was 14 when the Kyuubi attacked the
village. Seeing that Obito was the same age as Kakashi, he should be 14 but he
didn't look like it. How old was Obito at that time? It shows him as an grown
up, adult man. Is this because of Zetsu covering him or is he just older than
Kakashi?

This is not a question directly about the age of Obito but also why he looked
older. In my understanding Kakashi and Obito are about the same age. I don't
care when Kakashi became a Jounin because that is not relevant to this
question.


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Why does Obito look like an adult during the Kyuubi attack on Konoha?


The difference in age between Obito and Kakashi has been explained in this
[answer](https://anime.stackexchange.com/questions/19385/at-what-age-did-
kakashi-hatake-become-a-jounin/19400#19400).

From [this thread on
narutoforums](http://www.narutoforums.com/showthread.php?t=855357) (emphasis
mine):

> It is impossible for both Kakashi and Obito to have been 13 during the
> Kakashi Gaiden, because there is at least a confirmed **4 year age
> difference** between Kakashi and Obito when they were confirmed to both be
> Genin teammates during the Chuunin Exams. They entered the academy the same
> time, and they all graduated the academy together as teammates. Kakashi was
> at least 4 years younger than both of his teammates at all times. There is
> **no** possible way that Kakashi was a 13 year old Jonin during the Kakashi
> Gaiden.

Since Kakashi is younger than Obito, obviously Obito will look older.


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That isn't completely right. We have clearly seen Kakashi's backstory in the
anime. There we see that Obito and Kakashi many times together, especially at
Kannabi bridge. They both appear to be of the same height. Kakashi was about
12-13 at that time. If Obito was actually 4 years older than him, then he
should have been taller than him. I myself don't know the answer, but I know
that the hypothesis given by **Ero Sennin** isn't completely right.


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It is just a guess but the looks could have been different because of the
zetsu thingy attached to obitos body. Maybe he made the zetsu part appear more
adult like to misguide any possible connection any of his former friends may
find in his behavior if he ran into them. Judging by how long he observed
kushinas pregnancy and waited for the opportunity , it is possible that he
considered more than several scenarios of the attack. but again it is just a
guess.


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Although it seems like that could be true and considering he became chuunin
and jounin at such a young might mean that. But from my understanding Kakashi
must of just been a really strong and smart ninja. But considering that Rin,
Obito and Kakashi were in the academy at the same time and how Kakashi easily
knew the rules from the top of his head might just means he is the same age
but just smarter.

Its the same with Sasuke. Anyone can say his age is 4 years younger than
Naruto but it would not add up. I just think that Kakashi is the same age,
short, and may just talk smack about Obito.

He could very well be 4 years younger but there's just not enough evidence to
support that. Although its very smart to assume that he is younger because
just because they are in the same cell does not mean they are the same age.


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