Tobi, also known as Guruguru, had a swirling pattern on his face and was a victim of the Infinite Tsukuyomi. Obito Uchiha gave him the nickname Guruguru. Later, Black Zetsu rescued Tobi from the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. Background Tobi was originally a human trapped by Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's Infinite Tsukuyomi and connected to the God Tree for many years until he transformed. He was then imprisoned in the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path, which was later summoned by Madara Uchiha. Tobi, along with White Zetsu, became friends with Obito Uchiha and annoyed him by teasing and playing pranks. Tobi offered to help Obito escape when he wanted to save Kakashi and Rin from danger. Tobi attached himself to a living clone of Hashirama and used its power to break through a rock barrier. He guided Obito and revealed that his artificial body granted him access to Hashirama's DNA, which could awaken special abilities. When Obito witnessed Rin's death, Tobi witnessed Obito's inte

Black Zetsu, also known as Kuro Zetsu, represents Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's will and was brought into existence to ensure her revival. It played a covert role in orchestrating significant events that influenced the shinobi world. To maintain its cover, it pretended to be the manifested will of Madara Uchiha, and as a result, it became partnered with White Zetsu to form the Akatsuki member known as Zetsu. Background Black Zetsu was created by Kaguya before she was sealed by her sons. It played a manipulative role in the shinobi world, influencing events and deceiving individuals. It targeted Indra and incited conflict between him and his brother, Asura. Black Zetsu ensured that the Uchiha clan would play a central role in history and manipulated the reincarnations of Indra and Asura. It recorded significant events and eventually hid inside Madara's body. While posing as Madara's will, it pulled transformed humans from Kaguya's Infinite Tsukuyomi and merged them with the essence

White Zetsu, also known as Shiro Zetsu, was a member of Akatsuki and the counterpart to Black Zetsu. He fell victim to Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's Infinite Tsukuyomi and was later freed from the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path by Black Zetsu. Madara Uchiha then infused him with the DNA of Hashirama Senju. Background White Zetsu was originally a victim of Kaguya Ōtsutsuki's Infinite Tsukuyomi, transformed after being connected to the God Tree for years and stored inside the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path. When Madara Uchiha summoned the statue and infused it with Hashirama Senju's DNA, White Zetsu and the other victims were released. They were believed to be artificial humans created by the statue's chakra and DNA. White Zetsu and another Zetsu were assigned to look after Obito Uchiha during his rehabilitation, and they became friends. White Zetsu assisted Obito in various missions and provided telepathic guidance. When Madara was dying, he merged Black Zetsu into White Zetsu&

Nagato, a shinobi from Amegakure and a member of the Uzumaki clan, teamed up with his friends Yahiko and Konan to create Akatsuki. They all wanted to bring peace to the dangerous world of shinobi. Sadly, after Yahiko died, Nagato changed his name to Pain and took charge of a new Akatsuki group. Together with Konan, they aimed to achieve peace by any means possible. Background Nagato, a young boy living in Amegakure, had the Rinnegan secretly implanted in his eyes by Madara Uchiha. During the war, Nagato and his parents sought refuge in their home. When Konoha shinobi broke in, Nagato's parents sacrificed themselves to protect him. Overwhelmed by grief, Nagato used the Rinnegan's power to kill the shinobi. Alone and orphaned, Nagato encountered Yahiko and Konan, and they formed a group called Akatsuki with the goal of ending war. Jiraiya trained them, and they gained followers. Later, Nagato changed his name to Pain, controlled six corpses as the Six Paths of Pain, and led Akats

Konan, a female ninja from Amegakure, was one of the first members of Akatsuki, a group of powerful individuals. When Yahiko, a fellow member, passed away, she became partners with Nagato, who became the leader of Akatsuki. She was the only one who referred to Nagato by his name. However, after Nagato died, Konan left Akatsuki and became the unofficial leader of Amegakure, her home village. Background When Konan was young, her family was killed, and she had to survive on her own. She was found by Yahiko, and they became partners in their struggle for survival. Later, Konan rescued a dying Nagato and they became close friends. Along with Jiraiya, they learned how to protect themselves and formed a group called Akatsuki. As they grew in strength and reputation, they faced challenges, including an attack on their hideout. Konan developed a strong bond with Yahiko, but tragedy struck when he sacrificed himself to save her. With Nagato's new identity as Pain, they recruited powerful nin

Itachi Uchiha, a member of Konohagakure's Uchiha clan, was a skilled ninja and Anbu Captain. However, he turned into a wanted criminal when he killed his entire clan, leaving only his younger brother, Sasuke, alive. Itachi joined the criminal group Akatsuki and clashed with Konoha and its ninjas, including Sasuke, who sought revenge for their clan. After his death, it was revealed that Itachi's actions were motivated by loyalty to his brother and village, showing that he remained a faithful ninja of Konohagakure until the end. Background Itachi Uchiha had a troubled childhood marked by violence and war. Traumatized by the death and destruction, he became a pacifist and trained hard to become a ninja in order to eliminate fighting. He formed a close bond with his friend Shisui and excelled in his studies, becoming the top student in the academy. Itachi joined the Anbu at a young age and worked as a double agent, reporting his clan's plans for a coup to the village leaders. H

Kisame Hoshigaki, known as the Monster of the Hidden Mist, was a powerful ninja from the Hoshigaki Clan in Kirigakure. He became a dangerous outlaw after leaving his village and joining a group called the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. He later became partners with Itachi Uchiha when Itachi joined a group called Akatsuki. Background Kisame was originally assigned to guard the Cypher Division by his superior, Fuguki Suikazan. During a mission, they were cornered by Konoha-nin, and Kisame decided to kill the Cypher Division members to protect their secrets. Later, Kisame discovered that Fuguki was selling information to other ninja villages and killed him, taking the weapon Samehada. This act made him question the truth and he was approached by a mysterious person named Madara Uchiha who shared his plans for a "world of truth." Kisame joined the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and became known as the "Monster of the Hidden Mist." He eventually left Kirigakure,

Kakuzu, a powerful ninja from Takigakure, was part of a group called Akatsuki. He worked together with Hidan and they were known as the Zombie Combo because they had unique abilities that made them difficult to kill. Kisame Hoshigaki, another member of Akatsuki, gave them this nickname as a joke. Background Kakuzu was once a skilled ninja serving Takigakure, but a failed mission led to his imprisonment and mistreatment by the village. Filled with hatred, he escaped, killing the village elders and stealing their hearts along with forbidden techniques. He became a bounty hunter on the black market, using the hearts of powerful shinobi to extend his lifespan and strengthen himself. Later, he joined the criminal organization Akatsuki, where he had a history of killing his partners. Eventually, he was paired with Hidan, who shared a similar immortality. Despite their mutual dislike, they worked together for Akatsuki. Personality Kakuzu was a greedy and money-focused member of Akatsuki. He c

Hidan is a powerful ninja who left his village and joined a group called the Akatsuki. He worships a deity named Jashin. Even though he didn't get along well with his partner Kakuzu, they were assigned to work together. Among the Akatsuki members, Hidan was one of the newest, only joining shortly before another member named Tobi. Another member, Kisame Hoshigaki, jokingly called Hidan and Kakuzu the Zombie Combo because of their strange teamwork. Background When Hidan was young, he heard stories about the Valley of Hell and decided to visit it out of curiosity. He found the place smelly and covered in dead bodies, which surprised his fellow villagers who believed the corpses were just skeletons. This led to suspicion falling on Hidan, but an investigation revealed that it was actually the work of a clan. Frustrated with the transformation of his village into a tourist spot, Hidan believed that shinobi should be killers, so he killed his neighbors before joining a religious cult cal

Deidara was a powerful ninja from Iwagakure who became a missing-nin. He was originally part of the Explosion Corps in his village. However, he left the village and joined the dangerous organization called Akatsuki. Deidara became the youngest member of Akatsuki and was first partnered with Sasori. After Sasori's death, he was partnered with Tobi until he died himself. Background During his time in Iwagakure, Deidara learned from Ōnoki and used his unique Explosion Release ability as a member of the Explosion Corps. Seeking to improve his art, he stole a forbidden jutsu from his village that allowed him to infuse chakra into substances. Using explosive clay to escape from his pursuers, he discovered the Art of a Single Moment that he desired. Becoming a missing-nin, he offered his services as a bomber to insurgents in different countries. Akatsuki noticed Deidara's achievements and sent Itachi, Kisame, and Sasori to recruit him. After losing to Itachi, Deidara reluctantly joine

Sasori, also known as Sasori of the Red Sand, was a highly skilled ninja from Sunagakure. He belonged to the Puppet Brigade and was a member of Akatsuki, an organization of powerful ninjas. Initially, he teamed up with Orochimaru and later with Deidara. Background When Sasori was young, his parents were killed in battle, and he was raised by his grandmother, Chiyo. Chiyo taught him puppetry to cheer him up, and he showed great talent for it. He even created puppets resembling his parents but eventually lost interest in them. During the Third Shinobi World War, he gained the nickname "Sasori of the Red Sand" because of his deadly puppetry skills. Sasori had a desire to create everlasting works, so he started experimenting with turning people into puppets. His friend Komushi became his first human puppet after accidentally ingesting Sasori's poison. Sasori also converted his own body into a puppet, preserving his youthful appearance. He joined the Akatsuki after being recru