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How come Pakkun can talk to Kakashi when summoned (in fact almost all summoned
toads can talk), but Akamaru, who was brought up by Kiba since he was a pup,
cannot speak?


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Why can't Akamaru talk like Pakkun?


Although both Pakkun and Akamaru are considered
[ninken](https://naruto.fandom.com/wiki/Ninken) (dogs with heightened senses
and abilities, and as such, working alongside shinobis), the only difference
between them is Pakkun is actually a Summon (much like sage toads). Summons
are basically supernatural animal spirits and they take on anthropomorphic
qualities like talking, using weapons, wearing clothes etc. Akamaru is
basically a highly trained dog that can use ninjutsu.

Atleast, [Akamaru tried talking.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xDUwYbVYwQ)


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