{"id":1899,"date":"2025-11-23T18:31:11","date_gmt":"2025-11-23T09:31:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/?p=1899"},"modified":"2025-11-24T01:31:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-23T16:31:03","slug":"akatsuki-sp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/comic-addict.com\/editorial\/en\/akatsuki-sp\/","title":{"rendered":"[NARUTO] A Complete Look at the Akatsuki\u2019s True Purpose \u2014 Unmasking the Charismatic Villains"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introducing the iconic antagonist organization Akatsuki from NARUTO<\/em>, focusing on its founders and the true motives behind its actions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Highlights<\/p>\n

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  1. What kind of manga is NARUTO<\/em>?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Who founded the Akatsuki, and what was their original purpose?<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Who was secretly pulling the strings behind the Akatsuki?<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Who was controlling everything from behind the shadows of those shadows?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    <\/div>\n
    What kind of manga is NARUTO<\/em>?<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n

    NARUTO<\/em>, created by Masashi Kishimoto, was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump<\/em> (Shueisha) from 1999 to 2014. Set in a world of ninja, the story follows the growth, hardships, and intense battles of a lonely boy named Naruto. Readers around the world were captivated by the spectacular clashes that unfolded using all kinds of techniques \u2014 ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu, and senjutsu.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    A global phenomenon needing no introduction [1]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    Who created the Akatsuki? What was their original purpose?<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n

    The Akatsuki was originally founded by Yahiko, who grew up as a war orphan in Amegakure and was trained by Jiraiya. Together with Nagato and Konan, he formed the organization with the goal of achieving peace without relying on force.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    More people came to share the group\u2019s ideals, and the Akatsuki grew in influence [2]<\/figcaption><\/figure>However, Hanz\u014d \u2014 the leader of Amegakure \u2014 feared the Akatsuki\u2019s rise and set a trap for Yahiko\u2019s group. Yahiko sacrificed his life to save Konan. Nagato then became the second leader, but as he lost more comrades, his ideals began to warp.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Nagato rises as the new leader after Yahiko\u2019s death [3]<\/figcaption><\/figure>The Akatsuki gradually transformed into a small criminal organization made up of S-rank criminals. Their objective became collecting the tailed beasts and creating a forbidden weapon powerful enough to wipe out even the great nations \u2014 distributing it to enforce peace through fear and deterrence.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    A scene where the members gather and reaffirm the organization\u2019s mission [4]<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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    Pain (Nagato) explaining his vision of peace [5]<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n
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    Who was secretly manipulating the Akatsuki? What was the hidden purpose?<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n

    As the story progresses, the identity of the figure working behind the scenes is revealed: Uchiha Obito, who was believed to have died during the Battle of Kannabi Bridge in his youth.
    \nObito orchestrated events from the shadows, pushing Yahiko to found the Akatsuki so he could ultimately carry out the Eye of the Moon Plan \u2014 a scheme to cast a massive illusion over the world and create a single controlled reality.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Obito approaches Nagato while posing as Madara [6]<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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    A scene where he reveals his schemes mid-battle [7]<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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    Obito explaining the Eye of the Moon Plan [8]<\/figcaption><\/figure>Behind Obito, however, was the real Madara Uchiha \u2014 the one who saved the dying Obito and taught him how to carry out the plan.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Madara presenting his grand design [9]<\/figcaption><\/figure>The plan involved gathering and sealing all the tailed beasts, reviving the Ten-Tails, and having Obito become its jinch\u016briki. By projecting his eye onto the moon, he intended to activate the large-scale genjutsu Infinite Tsukuyomi. Obito sought reunion with Rin, while Madara sought \u201ctrue peace,\u201d and both pressed forward with the Eye of the Moon Plan.<\/span><\/p>\n
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    Obito makes his resolve in despair [10]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    Who was secretly manipulating the manipulators? What was the ultimate hidden purpose?<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n

    Near the end of the story, it is revealed that the one operating behind both Obito and Madara was Black Zetsu. Although believed to be an embodiment of Madara\u2019s will, Black Zetsu was actually the manifestation of the will of Kaguya \u014ctsutsuki \u2014 mother of Hagoromo \u014ctsutsuki (the Sage of Six Paths) and a figure who once gained power by consuming the chakra fruit of the Divine Tree and brought order to the warring world. Black Zetsu subtly guided Madara toward Infinite Tsukuyomi and the revival of the Ten-Tails, all to resurrect Kaguya. Madara was unaware of this true goal and was ultimately used as a pawn.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    The truth revealed during the climax of the Fourth Great Ninja War [11]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    That concludes our overview, focusing on the founders of the Akatsuki and their objectives.
    \nWe hope this gives you a renewed appreciation of the depth and complexity of the Akatsuki as you revisit Naruto<\/em>\u2019s story.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Bonus Track<\/span><\/h6>\n

    For those who want to continue the story beyond NARUTO<\/em>, we recommend BORUTO: NARUTO NEXT GENERATIONS<\/em>, which follows Naruto\u2019s son as the new protagonist.
    \nKishimoto serves as the original creator and supervisor, while Mikio Ikemoto \u2014 Kishimoto\u2019s former assistant \u2014 handles the artwork. Opinions are divided because NARUT<\/em>O was such a complete masterpiece, but if you approach it as a separate work within the same universe, you can enjoy it!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    A next-generation story featuring Naruto\u2019s son as the main character [12]<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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    Image Sources:
    \n[1] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 1 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media \/ SHONEN JUMP, 2010, cover
    \n[2] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 48 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media \/ SHONEN JUMP, 2011, p.69
    \n[3] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 48 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media \/ SHONEN JUMP, 2011, p.91
    \n[4] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 27 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media \/ SHONEN JUMP, 2011, p.66
    \n[5] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 41 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media \/ SHONEN JUMP, 2011, p.91
    \n[6] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 63 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media \/ SHONEN JUMP, 2013, p.172
    \n[7] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 54 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media \/ SHONEN JUMP, 2011, p.82
    \n[8] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 50 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media \/ SHONEN JUMP, 2011, p.79
    \n[9] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 63 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media \/ SHONEN JUMP, 2013, p.93
    \n[10] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 63 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media \/ SHONEN JUMP, 2013, p.161
    \n[11] Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, Vol. 71 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media \/ SHONEN JUMP, 2015, p.32
    \n[12] Masashi Kishimoto, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations,Vol. 1 (English Edition) Kindle & comiXology, VIZ Media \/ SHONEN JUMP, 2017, cover<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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