31 Akatsuki Quotes: A Deep Dive into the Dark Side of the ‘Naruto’ Universe

The Akatsuki consists of some of the most powerful villains and ninjas in the Naruto universe, intent on bringing the world to its knees. Read the 31 quotes below to find out more.

The Akatsuki is an infamous organization in the series and world of Naruto, intent on taking over and becoming the world's leaders. They consist of many powerful antagonists with many different goals and reasons as to why they subscribe to this ideology: all of them are criminal ninjas.

The organization was founded with good intentions; to bring the world to an absolute state of peace. However, manipulative forces took over. Read these 31 quotes below to learn more about this group's many influential and dark members.

Obito's quote:"The moment people come to know love, they run the risk of carrying hate." | Source: AmoDays

Obito Quotes

“You need to let that guilt go, Kakashi.” — Obito

“Thinking of peace whilst spilling blood is something that only humans could do.” — Obito

"The moment people come to know love, they run the risk of carrying hate." — Obito

“I’m about to die, but I’ll become your eye and see the future with you.” — Obito

“Humans are beings that incessantly pursue conflict. It is in our nature to seek out violence. As such, peace is just a myth that can never be achieved.” — Obito

Itachi Quotes

"A nameless Shinobi who protects peace within its shadow. That is a true Shinobi.”

"I am always going to be there for you, even if it is only as an obstacle for you to overcome. You and I must live together, Even if it means hating each other. That...is what big brothers are for." — Itachi

"That's a big goal..." — Itachi

"Pain, the leader, said the Akatsuki was going to rule the world." — Itachi

Kabuto Quotes

"Dreams don't come true when you're dead!" — Kabuto

Kabuto’s quote: "A genius that had everything will never understand…I just want to become myself." | Source: AmoDays

"Go on! Tremble before my power! The power of a Sage!" — Kabuto

"The more you want something, the harder it is to wait for it." — Kabuto

"A genius that had everything will never understand…I just want to become myself." — Kabuto

"All I fell prey to was Lord Orochimaru’s magnificent way of thinking." — Kabuto

Yahiko Quotes

"That's why we're assembling skilled shinobi." — Yahiko

Yahiko’s quote: "By knowing people's pain and shedding the same tears, we can eventually get closer to the real world!" | Source: AmoDays

"So...you wish to fight me? Fine...Have it your way." — Yahiko

"A new member has arrived." — Yahiko

"Itachi of the Hidden Leaf, we welcome you into the Akatsuki." — Yahiko

"By knowing people's pain and shedding the same tears, we can eventually get closer to the real world!" — Yahiko

More Akatsuki Quotes

Kisame Hoshigaki’s quote: “I'm well aware that my entire life has been one giant lie." | Source: AmoDays

"Life's only beautiful because it's so fleeting, so transient.” — Deidara

"This time…I hope for you these will be flowers of hope that never die." — Konan

“I'm well aware that my entire life has been one giant lie." — Kisame Hoshigaki

“People won't realize the true value of something unless they lose it." — Orochimaru

“I knew that from the first time I had to kill my comrades... Kill a Kiri ninja as a Kiri ninja. What does that make me? Am I a friend Or foe? What is my purpose and my position? Where do I go? Where can I go?" — Kisame Hoshigaki

Zetsu’s quote:“When you’re sad and alone, the only one you can count on is yourself.” | Source: AmoDays

“I only trust money.” — Kakuzu

Konan’s quote: "This time…I hope for you these will be flowers of hope that never die." | Source: AmoDays

“When you’re sad and alone, the only one you can count on is yourself.” — Zetsu

"No matter how pathetic the reason, it's enough to start a war." — Pain

"Even connect by blood ties as we are, I won't feel a thing if grandma Chiyo dies here. My heart is just like this body. Of all the hundreds and thousands I’ve killed so far, she’s just another one of them. it’s that simple.” — Sasori

Deidara’s quote: "Life's only beautiful because it's so fleeting, so transient.” | Source: AmoDays

"Naruto" is a widely beloved anime series, nominated and won many awards. Some of its wins include BTVA People's Choice Voice Acting Award [Winner] and the same award in 2013.

Its most recent nomination for the same category occurred in 2018, although it went home empty-handed. To hear from the show's hero himself, read these 78 Naruto quotes.