When it comes to Ninja Pelarian, Akatsuki is often the first organization that comes to mind, but not all rogue ninjas in Naruto join this group. In this article, we’ll discuss five Naruto characters who are rogue ninjas but not part of Akatsuki.
1. Madara Uchiha
Madara Uchiha was the strongest Uchiha and the first ninja to establish a shinobi village, Konohagakure, alongside Hashirama Senju. However, he became a rogue ninja after realizing that the Uchiha were not treated fairly in Konoha. He wanted to save his clan, so he became a rogue ninja before Akatsuki even existed. Madara did not join Akatsuki.
2. Kabuto Yakushi
Kabuto Yakushi was not always a villain, but he became one after being manipulated by Danzo Shimura. Kabuto became Orochimaru’s right-hand man and a rogue ninja after betraying his village. He did work with Obito Uchiha, a member of Akatsuki, to start the Fourth Shinobi War, which makes Kabuto one of the people responsible for it.
3. Zabuza Momochi
Zabuza Momochi was the main antagonist in the first Naruto arc. He was a rogue ninja from Kirigakure and also one of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist. Zabuza became a rogue ninja after attempting a coup d’etat against Kirigakure. He didn’t join Akatsuki but still worked as an assassin.
4. Haku Yuki
As a descendant of the Yuki clan, Haku had the ability to manipulate ice. Unfortunately, people feared his ability, and his father tried to kill him. Haku became a homeless wanderer, but luckily, he was saved by Zabuza, who asked Haku to become his weapon. Haku followed Zabuza wherever he went.
5. Utakata
Utakata was a rogue ninja from Kirigakure and the Jinchuuriki of the Six-Tailed Beast, Saiken. He became a rogue ninja during the era of Bloody Mist after his teacher, Harusame, tried to remove Saiken from his body. Instead of succeeding, Utakata transformed into Saiken, killed his teacher, and fled the village. Although he didn’t join Akatsuki, they kidnapped him and extracted Saiken from his body, resulting in his death.
Not all rogue ninjas end up in Akatsuki, and these five Naruto characters prove that. Do you know any other rogue ninjas who are not part of Akatsuki?
