The Akatsuki is perhaps the most iconic villain group in all of anime. Kishimoto reveals why he created them in Naruto.

With a similar personality to Naruto, Obito as a child was compassionate and energetic, bringing heart to his team and his comrade, Kakashi. Yet, he joins the Akatsuki and becomes Madara's right ...

While masquerading as Madara Uchiha, Obito used the Akatsuki to execute the “Eye of the Moon Plan” that Madara himself had devised. Yet, even Obito and Madara were unwitting pawns in someone ...