i still have to stick with my main man kakashi...even though he may not be at his top performance due to his age doesnt mean he shouldnt get the recognition for being a superb ninja...think about it..if you were the champ at somethin and you lost some of your skill just because of age, wouldnt you still think you deserve to be respected for your accomplishments in your past...we all know there will always be a new generation of strong people but dont just throw the older generation away like a peice of trash