Boruto takes place after Naruto Shippuden. It focuses on a new group of young ninjas. The main character is Boruto Uzumaki, Naruto’s son. As the story moves to these new faces, many fans wonder what happened to their favorite older characters.
Of the classic characters, fans have wondered what happened to Hatake Kakashi. Known as the Sixth Hokage and mentor to Team 7, Kakashi played a giant role in the earlier series. So, where is he now in the series?
Kakashi is no longer the Hokage. After Naruto took over as the Seventh Hokage, Kakashi stepped down and chose to live a normal life. But he never vanished entirely. He's still around now and then and still helps out the village.

Although he is no longer on the front lines as he once was, he remains active behind the scenes. Kakashi is sometimes away on missions and acts as a military instructor to the new generation of ninja. He also makes time to assist the village to aid them both on and off the battlefield.
Kakashi is a guide more than a fighter in the world of Boruto. His battle capabilities aren't as high as they used to be because, after all, he doesn't have his Sharingan anymore. Some fans say that without it, his stamina is no longer draining, and as such, he has a tendency to be stronger. But nothing of such has been confirmed in the series.
But he still has a lot of experience and knowledge. He uses that to train and advise younger ninjas. That means helping Boruto as well as his friends to become better shinobi. He is also Naruto's adviser as a former Hokage. The position Kakashi now fills is different, but he is beneficial to the village.

Kakashi still cares about the Hidden Leaf Village. Even though he’s retired, he’s willing to help when something important happens. This can be seen in the Academy Arc when he fought Nue to protect some other shinobi.
In Boruto, Kakashi has returned for special missions. Kakashi and Might Guy were escorted by Mirai Sarutobi on one of their missions. He has also taken part in secret work that helps protect the village. That could be seen when he investigated the Kara organization and even fought Kashin Koji.
These moments remind fans why Kakashi was such a beloved character in Naruto. He still brings calm thinking, calculated decision-making, and care for his students to every situation.

Even though the series focuses on the new generation, the older characters are not completely forgotten. Kakashi’s presence is a sign of that. Although most of his appearances in the anime do not directly influence the plot, it is nice seeing the legendary figure on our screens.
Situation in Boruto
Some fans want Kakashi to be more active, especially in big battles. With his experience, he could really help, both as a fighter and as a leader. But his limited screen time makes sense.
Naruto isn’t the main character anymore. Now the story follows Boruto, Sarada, and Mitsuki as they grow. Kakashi already had his time to shine. Now, he helps from the background and supports the next generation without taking their place.

The only people from the old generation who have a large role in Boruto at the moment are Naruto and Sasuke. They carry the legacy of the past and strive to make the current world safer. They face opponents more powerful than the last, all to protect themselves and the world.
Conclusion
So, while Boruto is about new heroes, Kakashi’s role reminds us of the past and helps guide the future. He’s no longer always in the center of the action, but his presence still matters. Kakashi might be retired, but he’s far from forgotten.