The Akatsuki is one the most famous antagonist groups in anime history. Though it began as a peaceful group that would fight against conflict, it later became responsible for instigating the Fourth Great Shinobi War. They were founded by Yahiko alongside his lifelong friends Nagato and Konan as a way to bring peace to their country, which was stricken by war.
Under Yahito’s leadership, the Akatsuki flourished, attracting the attention of other shinobis in his country to join in on his cause to end all wars. However, things turned sour quickly after Yahito’s untimely death. The reigns of the group were inherited by Nagato, better known by his alias “Pain”.
Nagato had a very different approach to ending the conflict between the Five Great Shinobi Countries. He wanted to inflict so much pain onto the world that they wouldn’t even dare to cause any anymore. To strengthen their ranks, he recruited several S-Rank Missing-Nins, promising protection in exchange. It was under Nagato that Akatsuki became known globally.
If his plans were not thwarted by the likes of Naruto, who knows what would have happened? Naruto was able to make Nagato see the light again and to pay for his sins. He used the Samsara Of Heavenly Life Technique to revive every villager who died during his assault.
This was when Obito, who remained in the shadows all this time, made himself known and took over the reins after Nagato. His unique way of ending the conflict was the infamous Eye Of The Moon Plan. He wanted to use the Infinite Tsukuyomi on the entire world, effectively trapping everyone in a dream.
Though his logic might have been flawed, it was less bloody than Nagato’s plan. But ultimately, he, too, was defeated. The Akatsuki would later return to Boruto under Shin. Shin was a former test subject of Orochimaru. However, this version of Akatsuki collapsed in on itself before they could even attempt to achieve their goals.
Over the years, The Akatsuki served as a home to several shinobis from all over the Five Great Shinobi Countries. The List below is the Top 10 Strongest Members of the Akatsuki who stand one more than the others. There will be major spoilers ahead regarding Naruto, Naruto Shippuden, and Bortuto. Viewer discretion is advised.
1. Obito Uchiha
Obito was the one who was silently pulling the strings from the shadows the whole time. Thought to have perished during the Third Great Shinobi War, he was rescued by Madara Uchiha to become his disciple and the inheritor of his will, the Eye Of The Moon Plan.
Growing up, he always felt like he was under the shadow of Kakashi Hatake. He was envious of his natural talent, which he failed to imitate with hard work. However, after being placed in the same team as Kakashi and Rin, he was forced to realize the importance of teamwork work.
However, before their relationship could grow, it was cut short. As a show of goodwill, Obito gave Kakashi his left Sharingan. But before he died, he was found by White Zetsu, who saved him and brought him back to Madara. There, Obito underwent extensive treatment.
Madara replaced what he couldn’t heal with organs cultivated from cells that belonged to Hashirama Senju. With that, Obito was able to make a comeback stronger than ever. The modification lifted his abilities even more.
After Madara’s death, Obito inherited all of his possessions, which included several weapons. With his Mangekyō Sharingan Obito created the Kamui Dimension, which acted like an in-game inventory of sorts. Furthermore, he can use the same to teleport himself or others to anywhere he chooses.
Making it even greater than the Flying Thunder God Technique. However, its most interesting attribute was its intangibility, although it could only be maintained for 5 Minutes at a time.
- Gender: Male
- Classification: Sensor Type
- Former Affiliation: Konohagakure
- Height: 182cm
- Rank: S-Rank
- Age: 21
- Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan, Mangekyō Sharingan, Rinnegan
- Japanese Voice Cast: Wataru Takagi, Naoya Uchida, Sosuke Komori, and Megumi Han
- English Voice Cast: Michael Yurchak, Todd Haberkorn, Neil Kaplan, Nolan North, Vic Mignogna
- Status: Deceased
2. Nagato Uzumaki
Nagato Uzumaki was one of the founding members of the Akatsuki and quite possibly its strongest member as well. The thing that set this shinobi apart from the others was his Rinnegan.
It was given to him by Madara Uchiha sometime in the past when he was very young. He must have lived several years not knowing the power he possessed. It was right after his parents’ death Nagato used the Rinnegan for the first time, killing those responsible for the same with extreme prejudice.
He was found by Konan and Yahiko, and the latter became fast friends. It was when Jiraiya saw his Rinnegan that he decided to train the trio seriously. Jiraiya believed he was the reincarnation of the Sage Of The Six Paths and that he would usher in an era of peace.
If only he knew it would be Nagato who would end up killing him in the end. Because of the Rinnegan, Nagato was able to absorb information at staggering speeds, and later, when Yahito died, Nagato took over as the leader of the Akatsuki.
Being a member of the Uzumaki Clan, his natural chakra reserves were insanely high. This allowed him to use the Rennegan seamlessly without any repercussions from a very young age.
However, his most deadly skill was yet to come, the Six Paths Of Pain. This allows him to control up to 6 Corpses who can be just as powerful as him. By controlling all 6 Corpses at the same time, Nagato could use all the Six Path Techniques simultaneously, giving him a strategic edge on the battlefield.
- Gender: Male
- Classification: Sensor-Type
- Former Affiliation: Amegakure
- Height: 175cm
- Rank: S-Rank
- Age: 35
- Kekkei Genkai: Rinnegan
- Japanese Voice Cast: Junpei Morita, Ken’yū Horiuchi, Tomoaki Meano, and Shiho Hisajima.
- English Voice Cast: Vic Mignogna, Troy Baker, Matthew Mercer, Dave Wittenberg, Kari Wahlgren, Stephanie Shen.
- Status: Deceased
3. Itachi Uchiha
Itachi Uchina is arguably the most popular member of the Akatsuki. The Former Anbu Captain of Konohagakure is infamous for ending the lives of every man, woman, and child in the Uchiha Clan (Except Sasuke) overnight. Being a child living through the horrors that followed the Third Shinobi War left a mark on Itachi. And to make sure it didn’t happen again, Itachi made a vow to become the best of the best. He would then go on to become the best student in the Konohagakure Academy’s history.
Because of his pacifist ideals, Itachi mastered Genjutsu to the point that his illusions had uncanny precision and was even capable of long-range Genjutsu. That said, it doesn’t mean Itachi wasn’t adept at using other techniques.
In reality, Itachi’s talents were so great that they only manifested around once every couple hundred years. And since he is from the Uchiha Clan, he had the Sharingan as well. He unlocked the Sharingan when he was just 8 years old and the Mangekyō Sharingan when he was 13.
His Susanoo was nothing to be joked about, either. Apart from your typical Susanoo, Itachi’s had an ethereal sword and shield set called the Sword Of Tatsuka and the Yata Mirror.
Apart from being used as an edged weapon, the Sword Of Totsuka or the Sakegari Longsword could seal anyone pierced by it, placing them in a Genjutsu. While the Yata Mirror could deflect any attack by changing its chakra composition to counteract the attack. It was an overpowered duo.
- Gender: Male
- Classification: Missing-Nin
- Former Affiliation: Konohagakure
- Height: 178cm
- Rank: S-Rank
- Age: 21
- Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan, Mangekyō Sharingan
- Japanese Voice Cast: Hideo Ishikawa & Yuka Terasaki
- English Voice Cast: Skip Stellrecht, Chrispin Freeman, Doug Erholtz, And Michelle Ruff.
- Status: Deceased
4. Orochimaru Tojiro
Though brief, Orochimaru was a member of the Akatsuki for a while. After being caught by Hiruzen, he was forced to retreat from Konoha, and that is where he encountered the Akatsuki. Initially partnered up with Sasori, Orochimaru was able to do several things to bolster their rank in the world.
However, when Itachi joined the group, things started to deteriorate. Orochimaru’s greed got the best of him as he tried to steal Itachi’s body to attain the Sharingan.
A mistake he would soon come to regret. Itachi used the same thing Orochimaru so desperately wanted to stop him. The fight left Orochimaru missing a limb, forcing him to retreat yet again to find a new body. In terms of strength, Orochimaru was one of the Three Legendary Ninjas.
His genius was classified as one that would only appear once in a blue moon. Furthermore, he was considered a Hokage candidate alongside Minato, but for obvious reasons, he was not selected for the role.
Throughout his lifetime, he has amassed an arsenal of techniques and body modification, all in his quest for immortality. Because of his experiments, he has a near-infinite Chakra reserve and strong killing intent that can leave even a seasoned shinobi paralyzed with fear.
We have been graced with his true for quite a few times. It resembles that of a giant white snake, and in this form, he can use the Living Corpse Reincarnation Technique to transfer his soul into another. However, he can only stay in this new body for up to 3 Years before rejection.
- Gender: Fluid
- Classification: Missing-Nin
- Former Affiliation: Konohagakure
- Height: 179cm
- Rank: S-Rank
- Age: 54
- Kekkei Genkai: Shikotsumyaku, Jugo, Sakon
- Japanese Voice Cast: Kujira, Yukiro Yamaguchi, Mayumi Yamaguchi, Sachiko Kojima, and Masahiko Tanaka
- English Voice Cast: Steven Blum, Mary Elizbeth McGlynn, Crispin Freeman, and Doug Eroholtz
- Status: Alive
5. Zetsu
Made up of its black and white counterparts, Zetsu is the only artificial human in the Akatsuki. He is introduced to us as the physical manifestation of Madara’s, but the reality is far from it. He is an entity that has been alive since long before Madara was even born.
He is the manifestation of the will of the Matriarch of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki. He was created to ensure Kaguya’s revival after she was sealed by her sons Hogoromo and Hamura. Zetsu would spend millennia manipulating the descendants of both her children.
He hoped that one of them would awaken their Rennigan and free Kaguya from her prison. After years and years of manipulating people from the sidelines, it was Madara Uchiha who would finally achieve his life’s mission. Zetsu’s unique set of skills made him perfect for espionage if only he had not been preoccupied.
Zetsu’s ability to stay within the shadows would make even the likes of Cid Kagenou jealous. Depending on the mental fortitude of his target, he can do anything from influencing their decisions to full-on possession of their body.
Once that’s done, he can use the host body techniques as his own. Being an ancient entity, Zetuse has witnessed history itself unfolding before his eyes. He has a treasure trove of information at his disposal, which he can share with others by merging with them.
Coming to his Ninjitsu, by classification, he is a sensor type, but he takes this skill to the next level. His ability is on par with the strongest sensor-type ninjas in the series. He was even observed to be able to communicate telepathically should the need arise.
- Gender: Male
- Classification: Sensor-Type
- Former Affiliation: Amegakure
- Height: 180cm
- Rank: S-Rank
- Age: Unknown
- Jutsu: All-Killing Ash Bones, Chakra Transfer Technique, Spore Technique, Mayfly
- Japanese Voice Cast: Nobuo Tobita & Kengo Kawanishi
- English Voice Cast: Travis Willingham, Michael Sorich & Todd Haberkorn
- Status: Deceased
6. Konan Yutaka
Konan Yutaka was one of the founding members of the Akatsuki and its only female member. Being an orphan of war, she had a very tough time growing up. However, things got significantly better after she met Yahiko and then later Nagato.
It was Konan’s skills that prompted Jiraiya to stay back and train the trio into competent Shinobis. He developed a system for them to keep their hideout safe and a hidden escape route in case of emergencies. Throughout the years, she became very close with Yahito.
Konan’s unique Paper Ninjitsu is what sets her apart from the other Akatsuki. She created an original technique that allowed her to convert her chakra into paper. She can mold this paper into any size, shape, or color she chooses and can even transform her body into paper.
Most impressively, she was able to fashion a pair of wings from said paper, which gave her the power of flight. Furthermore, she could shoot bits of paper from her wings as well. It’s very similar to Takami Keigo, AKA Hawks quirk from My Hero Academia.
Even though it may look like paper, its structure was quite sturdy in comparison to regular paper. It has shown resistance to fire as well as water at times and can even be hardened enough to use as a weapon. After the death of Nagato, there was nothing left for Konan in the Akatsuki, and she left.
She respects Nahato’s decision to pass on their mission for peace to Naruto and promises the full might of Amegakure if he needs it in the future. She died protecting Nagato’s corpse from Obito, who wanted to steal his Rinnegan.
- Gender: Female
- Classification: Sensor-Type
- Former Affiliation: Amegakure
- Height: 169cm
- Rank: S-Rank
- Age: 35
- Jutsu: Dance Of The Shikigami, Sensing Technique, Paper Person Of God Technique.
- Japanese Voice Cast: Atsuko Tanaka & Kaori Mine
- English Voice Cast: Dorothy Elias-Fahn
- Status: Deceased
7. Yahiko
Yahiko was a founding member as well as the first leader of the Akatsuki. And unfortunately, the one who served as its leader for the least amount of time as well. Under his leadership, the Akatsuki flourished, and he was to spread their ideology far and wide.
He amassed followers wherever he went. Being a former student of Jiraiya, there is no question about how impeccable his techniques were. His time with the Akatsuki was so brief that he was gone before we could realize his true potential.
He was well-respected among his peers and had the charm to match. Coming to his techniques, he had three different types of elemental releases that we know of. He could use Water, Fire, and Wind Releases but was seen to favor Water Release more.
He could shoot streams of water from his mouth that could easily pierce anything. Though we don’t see it in action, he was seen to carry a sword. This indicates that he was well-versed in Kenjutsu as well. And would have ranked among the strongest of Kenjutsu users.
He showed no hesitation while sacrificing his life to save Konan, proving just how loyal he was to his friends. Even in death, he played a huge role in the events that followed. Nagato used his corpse as the vessel for the Deva Path and would largely act as the next leader of the Akatsuki.
Under the control of Nagato, Yahiko’s body would come to achieve several great feats, everything from hosting Akatsuki meetings to dealing the killing blows to their former master, Jiraiya.
- Gender: Male
- Classification: Unknown
- Former Affiliation: Amegakure
- Height: 176cm
- Rank: Unknown
- Age: 15
- Jutsu: Water Release: Pillar Encirclement, Wild Water Wave
- Japanese Voice Cast: Kenyu Horiuchi & Wataru Hatano
- English Voice Cast: Troy Baker & Matthew Mercer
- Status: Deceased
8. Kakuzu
Imagine how strong a person must be to be selected to carry out an assassination attempt on the God Of Shinobi. Though unsuccessful in his mission, he lived to tell the tale, which is in no way a small feat. His circumstances forced him into doing some horrible things, which ended up making him a Missing-Nin.
Even though he risked his life to take on Hashirama Senju, all he got in return was critiques and ridicule. He later fled Takigakure after killing their elders and stealing the Earth Grudge Fear Technique.
He spent some time as a bounty hunter before he joined the Akatsuki. The Earth Grudge Fear Technique transformed his body into something that can only be described as a puppet or doll that is held together by several black tendrils.
This gave the already powerful shinobi a significant boost in his abilities. Earth Grudge Fear’s defensive abilities way outshined its offensive. Kakuzu could use his tendrils to tear into a dying opponent and claim their organs as his own.
This process was said to improve his abilities as well as extend his lifespan. This explains why, even though he is close to a century old, he shows no signs of weakness. At all times, Kakuzu has at least 4 spare hearts on his person.
If needed, he can place a heart into any of his limbs, which he can then detach and use remotely. Furthermore, the hearts have different affinities (Fire, Lightning, Water, and Wind) and, when detached, could morph into demonic beats that could attack independently.
- Gender: Male
- Classification: Missing-Nin
- Former Affiliation: Takigakure
- Height: 185cm
- Rank: S-Rank
- Age: 91
- Jutsu: Earth Grudge Fear
- Japanese Voice Cast: Takaya Hashi
- English Voice Cast: Paul St. Peter & Fred Tatasciore
- Status: Deceased
9. Hidan
Not many people in the Naruto Universe can say that they have achieved immortality. However, Hidan is not everyone. His violent tendencies know no bounds, and one could assume that was why he became a follower of Jashin.
As a Jashinist, death and destruction were expected of them and, therefore, a perfect match for Hidan. Using the secret techniques of the Jashinists, Hidan achieved superb regenerative abilities, making him worthy of being called an Immortal.
A former Shinobi of Yugakure Hidan became an S-Rank Missing-Nin after slaughtering his neighbors and leaving the village. He was so powerful that no Shinobi and Yukakure was a match for him. This prompted them to hire the Akatsuki to hunt him down and kill him.
However, after witnessing Hidan’s abilities, Konan offered him a place in the Akatsuki on the spot. He joined the Akatsuki because his goal of causing absolute carnage coincided with that of Pain. And also because he found Kukuzu’s immortality fascinating.
His inability to die is what sets him apart from other shinobis. He can walk away from almost any fatal attack and was even seen being able to survive decapitation. The only way to kill Hidan is to forcibly starve him.
Physical attacks do not affect him whatsoever. His weapon of choice is a Three-Headed Scythe, which is attached to a metal cable, extending its range even further. His absence during the Fourth Shinobi World War hints at the fact that he was still alive at that time.
- Gender: Male
- Classification: Missing-Nin
- Former Affiliation: Yukakure
- Height: 177cm
- Rank: S-Rank
- Age: 22
- Jutsu: Curse Technique: Death Controlling Possessed Blood
- Japanese Voice Cast: Masaki Terasoma
- English Voice Cast: Chris Edgerly & Wally Wingert
- Status: Deceased
10. Jūzō Biwa
Jūzō Biwa is a former jonin and a member of the infamous Seven Ninja Swordsmen Of The Mist. The fact that Jūzō was one of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen Of The Mist is a testament to his power, as they are the strongest sword users of Kirigakure and are believed to be just as strong as the Mizukage.
Even before he joined the Akatsuki, he was known for being ruthless on the battlefield. Armed with the mystical sword Kubikiribōchō he used to “Paint The Town Red” quite literally.
After surviving the assault from Might Duy, he deserted his position in the Seven Ninja Swordsmen Of The Mist and joined the Akatsuki. Speaking about his abilities, he is easily one of the strongest Kenjutsu users to ever come out of Kirigakure.
Kubikiribōchō played a big role in all of his achievements as it had a unique skill, the ability to regenerate. No matter how severe the damage, Kubikiribōchō could harvest the iron found in its opponent’s bloodied corpses.
Though the details of how he survived Might Duy’s Eight Gates Released Formation are unclear, he was able to survive what 4 of his brethren could not. During his fight with Yagura Karatachi, the 4th Mizukage, he was able to overwhelm him enough to force him to action Version 2 of his Jinchūriki Form.
Yagura was able to catch him off guard with a Tailed Beast Ball. With no time to react, Jūzō had to take the brunt of the attack, which sadly was fatal. Ending the story of one of the greatest swordsmen short.
- Gender: Male
- Classification: Missing-Nin
- Former Affiliation: Seven Ninja Swordsmen Of The Mist
- Height: 174cm
- Rank: S-Rank
- Age: 31
- Jutsu: Water Clone Technique, Hiding Mist Technique
- Japanese Voice Cast: Kōsuke Gotō
- English Voice Cast: Steven Blum
- Status: Deceased
11. Kisame Hoshigaki
Before joining the Akatsuki, he was a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen Of The Mist, which is a testament to his strength. He was a person who valued loyalty very much, such that he didn’t hesitate to kill his former master once he realized he was betraying them.
That was how he came to possess Samehada, a sword that was considered the deadliest among the Seven Swordsmen Blades. Kisame was so in tune with the weapon that their chakras became identical to the point they were indistinguishable.
Samehada was famously difficult to handle because of its sentience. It had to like the taste of one’s chakra for them to be able to use the weapon. The sword was able to absorb an opponent’s chakra during battle and grow more powerful.
By fusing with the sword, Samehada could share the chakra with its user, replenishing their reserves and even healing injuries. Kisame was strong enough to fully merge with the weapon and reverse the process easily, which is only possible if the wielder is strong.
He joined the Akatsuki after being enticed by Obito’s Eye Of The Moon Plan. Initially, he was paired up with Itachi so the latter could keep an eye on him, but as time went by, they became very close. Kisame looked visibly distraught after learning about Itachi’s death.
His loyalty never knew any bounds, as when he was captured during the Fourth Shinobi World War, he chose to end his life by trapping himself in his Water Prison Tecnhinque rather than let the enemy read his mind and gather information about his comrades.
- Gender: Male
- Classification: Missing-Nin
- Former Affiliation: Kirigakure
- Height: 195cm
- Rank: S-Rank
- Age: 33
- Jutsu: Earth Release: Subterranean Voyage, Summoning Technique Shark, Water Prison Technique.
- Japanese Voice Cast: Tomoyuki Dan
- English Voice Cast: Michael McConnohie, Kirk Thornton, and Steve Blum.
- Status: Deceased
12. Deidara Kamiruzu
First on the list is the youngest member of the Akatsuki and demolitions expert, Deidara. He is an S-Rank Missing-Nin from the Village of Iwagakure. He became a missing-nin after stealing the Art Of A Single Moment Kinjutsu from his village.
After the incident, the latter became a gun for hire or, more precisely, a bomb for hire, offering his services to the highest bidder. His exploits piqued the interest of the Akatsuki, who wanted to recruit him. However, Deidara wasn’t one to be convinced so easily.
However, after losing to Itachi in a duel, he decided to join their ranks. Deidara never forgot his loss to Itachi and held that grudge for as long as he was alive. In terms of abilities, he possessed the Explosion Release Kekkei Genkai.
The Iwagukure Kinjutsu he stole and subsequently used in himself only bolstered his abilities even further. While in the Akatsuki, he would come to develop even deadlier techniques, gaining the admiration of even Pain (Nagato).
The Iwagukure Kinjutsu he stole allowed him to imbue his chakra into items. In addition, he awakened mouth-like structures on both of his palms, which he used to create clay that was infused with explosive chakra.
By incorporating his abilities into other techniques, like the Shadow Clone Jutsu, he was able to develop a variety of explosive counterparts. The versatile nature of his abilities made him a well-rounded warrior, and his ultimate death was quite a blow to the Akatsuki
- Gender: Male
- Classification: Missing-Nin
- Former Affiliation: Iwagukure
- Height: 166cm
- Rank: S-Rank
- Age: 19
- Kekkei Genkai: Explosion Release
- Japanese Voice Cast: Katsuhiko Kawamoto
- English Voice Cast: Quinton Flynn & Roger Craig Smith
- Status: Deceased
13. Sasori Akasuna
Sasori, better known as Sasori Of The Red Sand, is a former member of the Puppet Brigade of Sunagakure. After losing his parents at a very young age, he was taken in by his Grandmother, Chiyo. It was she who introduced Sasori to the world of Puppetry.
Early on, his innate talent for the craft became apparent as he worked on reducing the risk faced by a puppet master on the battlefield. He was so masterful in his craft that he made an autonomous prosthetic arm for his childhood friend.
Even though Sasori is in his mid-30s, he retains a youthful appearance. This is because he turned himself into a puppet before his deflection from Sunagakure. The only human part he retained was his core, which he saved safely inside his chest. Sasori didn’t spare any expense while crafting his new body.
His entire body is tricked out with several mechanisms and weapons that can do devastating damage both close and long-range. The most deadly item in his arsenal was his Chakra Thread Spinner.
It allowed him to control over 100 puppets simultaneously, making Sasori a literal one-man army. The puppets are stored inside a scroll that is attached to his back. The scroll is one of 4, with each being used to summon different attacks, be it fire that can melt even rocks or water that can easily cut through them.
Furthermore, since he became a puppet, he became devoid of things like hunger and fatigue. One could say that Sasori is the shinobi equivalent of a Terminator.
- Gender: Male
- Classification: Missing-Nin
- Former Affiliation: Sunagakure
- Height: 164cm
- Rank: S-Rank
- Age: 35
- Jutsu: Iron Sand Techniques, Puppet Techniques, Thousand Hands Manipulation.
- Japanese Voice Cast: Takahiro Sakurai, Yukata Aoyama, and Akiko Yajima.
- English Voice Cast: Johnny Yong Bosch, J.B. Blanc, and Kate Higgins.
- Status: Deceased
14. Kyūsuke
Kyūsuke is one of the lesser-known Akatsuki members in the series but is a worthy mention in this list all because of his Kekkei Genkai. This former Shinobi of Amegakure was one of the original members of Akatsuki and served under Yahiko.
After leaving Amegakure, Kyūsuke was forced to steal to make ends meet. It was during one such incident was where he was exposed to the Akatsuki. Kyūsuke tried to steal from a village that was under the Akatsuki’s protection and failed miserably against their collective might.
Though Kyūsuke and his comrades outnumbered the Akatsuki, the Akatsuki was able to outclass them. Kyūsuke, along with his comrades, were enthralled by Yahiko’s ideology and wanted to follow him.
Yahiko welcomed them with open arms, strengthening their numbers immensely. Kyūsuke took on the role of spreading Akatsuki ideology further and was also in charge of taking in requests from villages that had asked for their assistance. Aside from being good in a managerial role, he was also known for being extremely quick on his feet.
His Kekkei Genkai was the Lava Release, which is a mixture of Fire and Earth Releases, and in the whole series, there has been only a handful of people, including Naruto, that possess this technique.
He could use the Quicklime Congealing Technique, where he can shoot clouds of quicklime from his mouth, which could be used to deal damage as well as trap an opponent in place. However, the latter is only possible if used with water. If Kyūsuke had Water Release as well, he would have been a force to be reckoned with.
- Gender: Male
- Classification: Missing-Nin
- Former Affiliation: Amegakure
- Height: 171cm
- Rank: Unknown
- Age: Unknown
- Kekkei Genkai: Lava Release
- Japanese Voice Cast: Hidenobu Kiuchi
- English Voice Cast: Keith Silverstein
- Status: Deceased
15. Shin Uchiha
Shin Uchiha, though not part of the official Akatsuki roster, is worthy of an honorary mention. Shin was blessed with a pristine genetic composition, which eliminated the chance of organ rejection. Orochimaru had a field day with him, using him for all sorts of experiments.
His body led to several scientific breakthroughs. At this point, Shin has a plethora of organs, tissues, and seels of different people integrated into his biology. And the resulting abomination was one of cunning intelligence and the strength to match.
Shin was a self-proclaimed Itachi superfan and had developed an unhealthy obsession with Itachi. He let his delusions run amok as he assumed the Uchiha name and proclaimed that he wanted to follow in his idol’s footsteps.
He cut all ties with Orochimaru and left with his offspring/clones in hopes of re-establishing the Akatsuki. And using them to start conflict to force the rest of the species to evolve or possibly go extinct. Suffice it to say none of his crazy plans ever came to fruition.
Aside from his delusional tendencies, Shin is a competent Shinobi. He was able to hold his own against an injured Naruto and Sasuke. He has a huge chakra reserve and was observed to have multiple fully-matured Sharingan eyes activated all around his body.
He doesn’t seem to suffer any effects that followed the prolonged use of the Sharingan. He was somehow able to awaken a Manhekyō Sharigan as well via unknown means. Being a medical-nin he was adept in human anatomy and could even perform surgery on himself.
- Gender: Male
- Classification: Medical-Nin
- Former Affiliation: Orochimaru
- Height: 170cm
- Rank: Unknown
- Age: Unknown
- Jutsu: Shin Uchiha’s Space-Time Dōjutsu, Object Manipulation Technique
- Japanese Voice Cast: Nobuyuki Hiyama
- English Voice Cast: Mick Wingert
- Status: Deceased
