It is natural to follow the person with the most experience. That's something that doesn't need to be said. The team doesn't have a formal captain; one that small doesn't need one. In a situation with a small group one person (in this case kakashi) takes lead, and everyone else follows. That's simple sociology.


Animemaster, are you suggesting that anyone could be better than Pakkun? I've seen that little Pug devour men whole. Everyone knows that Pakkun>Itachi + Jiraiya + any other characters put together.