Naruto Shippuuden Episode 86-87

[darkmetal505]

I know Sasuke can tell the difference between Bunshins, not sure about Kage Bunshins though.

[Abdula]

I'm pretty sure Sasuke said that in the filler Tea Country Race arc, when everyone was on the ship.

It was at the beginning of the battle in The Valley of End. Anyway it really doesn't matter where it was, I know it isn't canon.

I think the right question would be "why should it be possible for him to tell the difference?"

from what I know, the clones are physically alike, chakra wise too and even able to think on their own

Because its the sharingan.

[Azonalanthious]

I think the right question would be "why should it be possible for him to tell the difference?"

from what I know, the clones are physically alike, chakra wise too and even able to think on their own

I would think it would be due to the ability to analyze techniques rather then any differences in the clones - he can see how the technique is working as its activated so can identify each clone as its created. From there its just a matter of making sure he keep track of them. At least, that would make sense to me.

[Buffalobiian]

Since that isn't canon, it is my belief that the Sharingan can't tell Shadow Clones apart. Otherwise, Kakashi's shadow clones wouldn't have tricked Itachi.

Twice.

However, Azonalanthious's idea is feesable, since in neither case did Itachi see the technique

[ASSpirine]

Neji also can't tell with his Byakugan. And he can see the inner chakra coils...

[Buffalobiian]

Neji also can't tell with his Byakugan. And he can see the inner chakra coils...

Well, since the Byakugan only sees chakra coils, you wouldn't expect it to tell physically identical bodies apart. On the other hand, the fact that the Sharingan "picks up every detail it sees" allows the possibility to pick up imperfect movement imitation, something a perfectly imitated body might not be able to do.

In Itachi's defense, I should add that in both of Kakashi's fights, Kakashi was always hidden when his clone jumps out. As such, "comparing" isn't an option, though supposedly, Sharingan users are supposed to remember everything that's happened.

In Naruto's case, you'd be actively searching for the original, while spending too much time thinking if this Kakashi is real will most likely cost you dearly.

[Patriot]

Also, if every time someone created a shadow clone, like for example Kakazu created a water clone, then how would Kakashi not know with his Sharingan that he was fighting the wrong one. So I'm going to have to say, that even with normal shadow clones its not possible for the sharingan or the bakagun to tell them apart.