Kakashi was 14 when Naruto was born and was so depressed he spent 10 hours a day at the memorial stone until Part 2. He also joined ANBU and was a captain of a squad. Don’t think he had the capacity to raise anyone.
Hiruzen dropped the ball by letting Naruto grow up lonely but he was also a man with a lot on his plate when he had to retake the Hokage mantle. Man was retired and led the village for 30+ years and 3 wars.
Hiruzen dropped the ball by letting Naruto grow up lonely but he was also a man with a lot on his plate when he had to retake the Hokage mantle. Man was retired and led the village for 30+ years and 3 wars.
They really could handle Naruto's childhood better way.