Naruto is home to some of the most evil and twisted villains in anime, each driven by their own dark motives. From the manipulative Danzo Shimura.
Mizuki
As the first true villain in the series, Mizuki may not be a major threat, but he still posed a significant challenge for young Naruto.
Deidara
Deidara may not be known for masterminding complex plots or schemes, but it's hard to deny his evil nature.
Nagato
The friendship between Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan, forged through the brutal realities of war, is one of the most tragic tales in Naruto.
Sasori
Sasori, the Akatsuki’s resident puppet master, gained widespread notoriety for his deadly skills, making him a prime recruit for the crime syndicate.
Kakuzu
Kakuzu, the fiery Akatsuki member with a grim obsession for collecting human hearts, is infamous for his near-immortality and his partnership with the equally immortal Hidan.
Hidan
Hidan, a more recent addition to the Akatsuki, was an arrogant and obnoxious ninja with the unsettling ability to battle by using himself as a human voodoo doll.
Kisame Hoshigaki
Given his infamous title, "Monster of the Hidden Mist," it's no surprise that Kisame was capable of unspeakable violence. Before joining the Akatsuki .