Naruto has thrown countless villains at the ninjas that make up Konoha’s population, though perhaps none have stuck out more than the Akatsuki, the rogue band of ninjas that sought to change the world ...

The Akatsuki, a group of rogue ninja in Naruto, embodies real-world reasons for conflict, from revenge and profit to loyalty and the pursuit of peace. Each member's tragic backstory, rooted in ...