Akatsuki Origins: Ideology

(Since nearly all of these chapters will all be dialogue between Nagato & Konan, to tell them apart Nagato's speech is italicized while Konan's is in bold. Ok? Nice, enjoy!)

Konan pulls away from the kiss with a gentle smile before creating paper & forming it into a chair to sit in.

So, tell me about the others then Nagato, since you already know my story.

Nagato settled back into his pod after trying to mimic Konan's beautiful smile, only failing to as his skin drooped slightly as he smiled. She said nothing though, didn't need to because it didn't bother her.

Alright, I think first it is best to tell the story that everybody knows. The story of Itachi Uchiha, traitor to the Hidden Leaf Village.

Itachi Uchiha was born in the Leaf Village, part of the Uchiha clan. He was praised by all the best of his generation, considered a genius to the point where no one could understand him. Not even his parents, friends or teachers. They say that during The 3rd Great Ninja War, he was traumatized & became somewhat unstable, seeking to crave peace at any cost.

Eventually though, his traumatic past got the best of him. He started acting strange, missed clan meetings & eventually his clan turned on him & lost faith in him to the point where they believed Itachi killed his best friend. One night though, heshowed up. They talked, & came to a deal that pushed Itachi over the edge. Itachi Uchiha murdered, annihilated his clan in a bloodbath.

I thought 1 of them survived.

Yes, his little brother Sasuke. Itachi needs him to achieve something known as the "Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan". I'm not sure why or how that works, but I do know that. Speaking of Sasuke, Itachi brutally tortured him using Tsukuyomi before leaving The Village Hidden in the Leaves as a traitor.

As I'm sure you already know Konan, Itachi is a highly skilled ninja. He rarely fights with all his strength, yet can still defeat most ninja easily. He is well versed in all 3 types of jutsu, incredibly fast & able to weave hand-signs rapidly. He has the Sharingan, & is capable of using the Mangekyo Sharingan with minimal drain of his chakra.

Wow. I didn't know he was so strong. So, why doesn't he take over if he's that good?

He joined Akatsuki to help bring peace to this world, he wants peace as much as we do & he doesn't want to ruin that by causing a rift in our group. He believes what we do, & regrets what we do but knows it is a necessary evil. He knows this world has left us no choice. In fact, among all the people we've had in Akatsuki, he's the one I respect the most. He could murder, he could do nearly anything he wants, but he doesn't. He steadies his hand, & even when men like Orochimaru try to steal his power or wrong him, he can bring himself to turn the other cheek. He is dedicated to our cause, to protecting our secrets. Respectful, loyal & wise; it is Itachi's ideology that led him to join Akatsuki.

Ideology; I like that. It's too bad that the others aren't like Itachi.

Yes, but in reality it is too much to ask for.

Ninja Facts: Itachi Uchiha

That's right, today is all about the traitor of the Hidden Leaf, Itachi Uchiha!

Age: 21
Birthday: June 9th
Weight: 127.9 lbs
Height: 5'10" (approx.)
Rank: Chunin (before defection)
Chakra Types: Fire & Water
Signature Jutsus: Fireball Jutsu, Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, Susanoo, Dusk Crow Genjutsu
Reg. #: 012110
Mission Stats: 53 D-rank, 152 C-rank, 134 B-rank, 0 A-rank, 1 S-rank (ANBU missions not included)

Random Points of Interest

Itachi means "weasel" in Japanese.

Itachi's favorite hobbies are watching the sky & visiting traditional Japanese cafes.

His favorite foods are cabbage & onigiri with seaweed, while his least favorite is steak.

Notable Quotes

(To Sasuke) "We are brothers. That is an unique bond. I am the barrier you must overcome, so you and I will continue to exist together, even if you hate me. That's what being a big brother means."

(To Sasuke) "People live their lives bound by what they accept as correct and true. That's how they define 'reality'. But what does it mean to be 'correct' or 'true'? Merely vague concepts.... their 'reality' may all be a mirage. Can we consider them to simply be living in their own world, shaped by their beliefs?"

That's all for Ninja Facts! Come back soon for more!