Third Shinobi World War

Not much has been mentioned about the Third Great Shinobi War, other than information given in the "Kakashi Gaiden" mini-series.

The known combatants were the Rock and Lightning ninja, against the Leaf ninja. Other combatants are currently unknown.

Heroes of the War
Konoha's Yellow Flash, or Minato Namikaze, who later became the Fourth Hokage, had been labeled by his enemies for a flee-on-sight order because of his skill.

Kakashi Hatake also gained fame during this time, as the only ninja known to have a Sharingan implanted in his left eye in order to replace one lost in battle. He became known as Copycat Kakashi.