This is the meaning behind the characters on the rings of the Akatsuki members in Naruto. Did the meFans know it all?
The Akatsuki organization in Naruto is not only remembered by viewers thanks to the outstanding strength of each member, but also thanks to its extremely cool and impressive appearance. And in the design of the members of the organization Akatsuki, they all wear a ring with different characters engraved on it. What do those characters mean? Let’s find out with MGN.vn.
Pain’s Ring
The kanji engraved on Pain’s ring is ‘rei’, which can be roughly interpreted as ‘zero’. Because Yahiko is one of the founding members Akatsuki, so it makes perfect sense that his body is assigned ‘zero’. As in some cases zero represents the first or instigator of everything. In spite of Akatsuki is the result of joint efforts from Nagato, Yahiko, and Konan, but Nagato still considers Yahiko essential to the existence of the organization. So this ring is nothing more than an homage to his ideals.
Konan’s Ring
Konan considers herself a divine entity to the people of Rain Village, even calling herself ‘Angel’. Therefore, the kanji ‘Bya’ on her ring means ‘white’. This is meant to emphasize the angelic-like purity of the angel Konan. Besides, her entire fighting style also revolves around turning herself into a blank sheet of paper.
Hidan’s Ring
Hidan’s ring has the kanji ‘san’ engraved on the surface, which can be roughly translated as ‘three’ in Japanese. Looking back, Hidan’s life is also pretty much related to the number three. For example, the symbol of the home village he grew up in is three wavy lines, his infamous scythe also has three blades. However, the most important is still the holy Jashin that Hidan always worships. The icon of this saint is a triangle in a circle.
Itachi’s Rings
The character ‘shu’ engraved on Itachi’s ring can be roughly interpreted as crimson. This color reflects quite a lot of aspects of Itachi’s life. For example, it represents his ruthless past when he had to slaughter his entire clan. Or it could refer to his Sharingan eyes. However, some fans also believe that the red color also symbolizes Itachi’s bravery and sacrifice in the defense of Konoha.
Sasori and Tobi .’s Rings
This ring originally belonged to Sasori, but after the member died in battle, it was passed on to Tobi. The kanji on the ring is ‘gyoku’ and it means ‘jewel ball’ or it can also be interpreted as a chess piece in Japanese chess.
From this, we can infer two meanings. The first meaning of the word symbolizes Sasori’s obsession with beauty and eternal youth. The latter meaning accurately represents Tobi or Obito, as he is the true mastermind behind Akatsuki, manipulating every other member of the organization as his own pawns.
Orochimaru’s Ring
The kanji engraved on Orochimaru’s ring is ‘Ku’, which can be roughly interpreted as ‘sky’, ’empty’ or ’empty’. All three meanings are related to the character Orochimaru in different ways. Sasuke states that a snake can never fly unless caught in the claws of a hawk, an analogy that fits both perfectly since Orochimaru is a snake-like creature, which means he can never reach the sky.
‘Vanity’ describes Orochimaru’s personality, as he believes his short life has no meaning. ‘Empty’ likely represents his place in Akatsuki, Orochimaru left the organization without ever returning his ring. Since his ring could never be passed on to a new member, Orochimaru’s place in Akatsuki will be empty forever.
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Zetsu’s Ring
The kanji on Zetsu’s ring is ‘thorn’, which can be interpreted as ‘boar’ or ‘pig’. Both animals are notoriously gluttonous, consuming everything in front of them. Zetsu can be viewed in a similar way, as he can attach himself to other beings, draining their chakra and rendering them lifeless.
