Main Goal: Although some members joined आकात्सुकि to further their own goals, all are united in Akatsuki's ultimate goal of gaining domination over the Shinobi world.[1] The leader, Pain, has created a three-step process to work their way towards this goal.[2] First, they plan to obtain a large amount of money to support their organization.[2] Second, they plan to set up a mercenary group loyal only to Akatsuki.[3] To build their reputation, they plan to accept any mission below the usual cost and operate off of the excess funds earned in the first part of their plan.[3] Because there haven't...

Partner: Pain

Konan (小南, Konan?) is the only female ninja in Akatsuki. She is also the only member to call her partner and the आकात्सुकि leader, Pain, द्वारा his name. When she was younger, Konan, Nagato, and Yahiko were left orphaned द्वारा one of Amegakure's many wars, forcing them to fend for themselves. The three eventually encountered Jiraiya, who looked after them and taught them basic ninjutsu. Jiraiya had believed Konan to have died with Nagato and Yahiko some time later.

Konan has a natural talent for origami, as seen with the paper फूल she keeps in her hair. This talent extends to her...