The Akatsuki first came to be known as formidable villains throughout the Naruto story ... their origins were not always as villains. The group was founded by three orphans named Yahiko, Konan ...

Uncertain if Kishimoto's early ideas would have been successful compared to the eventual Naruto series.

The Akatsuki's rings were a crucial symbol and means of communication among members. The rings played a significant role in the Tailed Beast sealing process in Naruto. The concept of the rings ...