Post by Sachi;;Tsunade on Apr 10, 2007 16:43:56 GMT -5
Akatsuki (meaning "Dawn," or "Daybreak") is a criminal organization in Naruto. They were first introduced in episode 80 of the Naruto anime and chapter 139 of the Naruto manga when Akatsuki members Itachi and Kisame entered the Hidden Leaf Village in pursuit of Naruto and the the Nine-Tailed Fox within him. Currently, Akatsuki consists of nine elite S-class criminals. The exact criteria for admission to Akatsuki are unknown, but extraordinary fighting ability and deadly ruthlessness seem to be prerequisites as members of Akatsuki have cause death and destruction in their villages in their past.
Members of Akatsuki wear rings as well as their respective village headbands with a line stuck through the village symbol on. In addition to those they wear a black cloak with red clouds on it and have their nails painted. The significance of the painted nails and cloak are unknown, but it is a belief they are just for fashion. The purpose of the ring is not 100% clear either, but based on the manga it seems they use it to extract demons (called Bijuu) from their host (referred to as a Jinchuuriki). For the village headband, it is believed the line threw the village headband signifies a broken connection between the individual and the village (scroll to the bottom of the page for pictures of the accessories).
The ultimate goal of Akatsuki is unknown, but most people believe that the organization is called Akatsuki, which means dawn, because they are working for the dawn of a new world order. This may explain their need for powerful demons such as the Nine-tailed fox in Naruto and Shukaku the One-Tailed Tanuki in Gaara.
Rings:
1.Bayaku/Haku
2.Shu
3.Kai
4.Sora
5.Hoku
6.Minami
7.San
8.Tama
9.Sei
10.Rei
Members of Akatsuki wear rings as well as their respective village headbands with a line stuck through the village symbol on. In addition to those they wear a black cloak with red clouds on it and have their nails painted. The significance of the painted nails and cloak are unknown, but it is a belief they are just for fashion. The purpose of the ring is not 100% clear either, but based on the manga it seems they use it to extract demons (called Bijuu) from their host (referred to as a Jinchuuriki). For the village headband, it is believed the line threw the village headband signifies a broken connection between the individual and the village (scroll to the bottom of the page for pictures of the accessories).
The ultimate goal of Akatsuki is unknown, but most people believe that the organization is called Akatsuki, which means dawn, because they are working for the dawn of a new world order. This may explain their need for powerful demons such as the Nine-tailed fox in Naruto and Shukaku the One-Tailed Tanuki in Gaara.
Rings:
1.Bayaku/Haku
2.Shu
3.Kai
4.Sora
5.Hoku
6.Minami
7.San
8.Tama
9.Sei
10.Rei