Kakuzu the Hunter Akatsuki

Kakuzu was a greedy, miserly individual, arranging goals in terms of the highest profit he could gain from them, and was often unwilling to involve himself in something if there was nothing to gain from it, and claiming that he tended to forget opponents who were not worth any money after he was done with them. He even remarked that money is the only dependable thing in the world. Due to this end, he referred to himself as the "Treasurer of Akatsuki". Given his friendly relationship with Zangei, his bounty officer, it would seem he collected bounties rather frequently to earn cash, and did so (or at least tried) during his missions on several occasions. The frequent side-tasks and devotion to money were both major points of contention between Hidan and Kakuzu. He also seemed to respect an opponent who thinks, as shown with his reaction to Kakashi's counters to Kakuzu's masks, and Shikamaru's quick analysis of Hidan's curse, even mentioning Shikamaru would have been a good bounty in the future.

Earth mask: This heart had an earth-affinity, and took on the shape of a demonic, beaked bipedal.[3] It allowed Kakuzu to use Earth Release: Earth Spear. In the anime, even though this mask was destroyed, Kakuzu was still able to use the Earth Spear technique, though it only hardened his arm.
■Fire mask: This heart had a fire-affinity, and took on the shape of a demonic tiger. It could use Fire Release: Intelligent Hard Work. This mask could also unite with the Wind mask to launch a fire-wind dual strike that was near unstoppable.
■Lightning mask: This heart had a lightning-affinity, and took on the shape of some sort of deformed bipedal. It could use Lightning Release: False Darkness.
■Wind mask: This heart had a wind-affinity, and took on a strange four-legged body with thin wings. It could use Wind Release: Pressure Damage. It could unite with the Fire mask to launch a fire-wind dual strike that was near unstoppable.
■Water: In the anime, Kakuzu could use water-based techniques. Kakuzu used Water Encampment Wall when Shikamaru threw an exploding tag at him, and also a Water Clone Technique.

Name: Jiongu (Earth Grudge Fear)
Rank: SS
Type: Kinjutsu
Element:
Description:This technique is a secret kinjutsu of Takigakure. It transforms the user's body into something similar to that of a rag-doll's, which is held together by hundreds of thick black threads. Kakuzu was able to manipulate these threads for many purposes. He was capable of sewing up any injuries that he or others might suffer, most commonly by reattaching body parts. However, it appeared that this ability was somewhat limited, as he warned Hidan not to move his head too much after he had sewed it back on, saying that it might fall off again. He could detach parts of his limbs and then manipulate them, to the point that he could even send them underground and then reattach them when he was done with them.


Name: Doton: Domu (Earth Release: Earth Spear)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Doton
Description:The user flows chakra through all parts of their body, which hardens their skin to a steel-like quality. This increases their defensive power to the utmost limits. The user's skin becomes much darker, an almost black colour. Furthermore, the destructive power of physical attacks is increased, making this a great all-purpose technique. The amount of techniques that can break through the areas hardened by the Earth Spear are close to zero, not including its undeniable weak point: Lightning Release ninjutsu. Kakuzu used this technique through the use of his earth-element mask.

Kakuzu demonstrated the ability to use this to cover himself partially (i.e. his hand and lower arm, and the side of his head) without using handsigns, which gave him a significant tactical advantage against ambushes.


Name: Katon: Zukokku (Fire release: Intelligent Hard work)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Katon
Description:
Kakuzu's fire-element mask spits out a small fireball that erupts into a giant firestorm after making contact with a surface, causing widespread destruction to the area. Since the flames travel along the ground, and cover such a wide area this is a difficult technique to evade. When combined with Wind Release: Pressure Damage, this technique is amplified to the point of being able to evaporate a large amount of water.


Name: Raiton: Gian (LIghtning release: False Darkness)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Raiton
Description: Kakuzu's lightning-element mask emits lightning in the shape of a spear from its mouth, which then pierces the enemy. Its destructive power is great enough to even pierce through rock; meaning it has a high killing potential. The user can increase the number of spears to attack multiple enemies. This makes it nearly impossible to evade.


Name: Mizu Bunshin (Water clone)
Rank: C
Type: Bunshinjutsu
Element:Suiton
Description:The Water Clone Technique is similar to the Shadow Clone Technique except it creates clones out of water that have one-tenth of the original person's power.[2] Like other solid clone techniques, the clones can be used to perform tasks the user is unable or unwilling to do for themselves. The range of the clone is limited however, as it can not travel very far from the original body without losing control. Like other clone techniques, if the water clones are injured enough they will revert back to normal water.


Name: Suiton: Suijinheki (Water Release: Water Encampment Wall)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Suiton
Description:This defensive jutsu creates a wall of water around the user. Enemy attacks are completely intercepted by a fence of water blown out from the mouth, and is raised from below with tremendous might. The water is blown out in the form of a circle around the user, and it makes for a defence without openings. It is also possible for the user to control the amount of water and duration at will. The wall's strength and resistance change following the quantity of chakra poured down into the water, so a skillful shinobi will be able to build a sturdy one. Furthermore, because the field of vision is maintained even while defending one can easily go on to the next move, which is a great advantage. The wall can also be formed from a pre-existing water source.


Name: Fūton: Atsugai (Wind release: Pressure Damage)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Futon
Description:A powerful wind technique which is released by Kakuzu's wind-element mask. A tornado-like mass is compressed until it has a very high density and is then released. The wind pressure is raised to its highest limit, and once the technique hits the target, the resulting blast sweeps everyone off their feet.

If the technique is used by someone who has mastered wind nature transformation, the blast can hit a vast range, inflicting massive damage on both the target and their surroundings.

This technique can be combined with the Fire Release: Intelligent Hard Work, to increase the flame's potency in a great scale, causing a massive firestorm.


Name: Doton: Tsuchi Kairō (Earth release: Earth Corridor)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Doton
Description:This jutsu will cause the earth in the surrounding area to rise up and over a target and create a cavern, imprisoning the target. The user can leave an opening to allow attacks to go in to strike down the trapped adversaries, and close it up to prevent escape.


Name: Fūton: Kamikaze (Wind Release: Divine Wind)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Futon
Description: The user releases a gust of wind that forms several small tornadoes. Combined with Fire Release: Running Fire that forms a circle on ground level, this creates a massive flaming hurricane.


Name: Fūton: Kami Oroshi (Wind release: Godly Wind from the Mountains)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Futon
Description:This technique creates a vortex of wind to blast at a target. It can be used in a combo with Fire Release: Running Fire and Earth Release: Earth Corridor to release a massive inferno at the opponents while they are trapped within the confined space of the earth.



Name: Katon: Hibashiri (Fire release: Running Fire)
Rank: A
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Katon
Description:This jutsu will create jets of fire that can be manipulated into several forms (so far, rings of fire that runs on the ground or a circle of fire flying through the air) before striking the target. It can also be used in combination with Wind Release: Divine Wind to create a tornado of flames, or with Wind Release: Godly Wind from the Mountains to release a massive inferno.


Name: Katon: karyuu Endan no Jutsu (Fire Release: Fire Dragon Flame Projectile)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: KAton
Description:The user kneads chakra into flames, which are then manipulated into a genuine-looking dragon. Since the art of having the flames obey the user's will is outrageously difficult, its mastery is restricted to a limited number of skillful shinobi. The spat out flames are divided to launch a left side, right side, and frontal assault in all three directions at once, turning the enemy into ash in a matter of seconds.


Name: Earth Grudge Final Shot
Rank: A
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Katon, Futon, Raiton
Description:Kakuzu throws the opponent in the air and merges his Fire, Lightning and Wind masks to create a huge blast of fire, lightning and wind.


Name:Katon: Gōryūka no Jutsu (Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique)
Rank: A
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Katon
Description:The user compresses a large amount of chakra built up inside their body and changes it into a dragon-shaped fireball. The user then skillfully manipulates that great fire, and attacks their opponent. Even outside of the attack range, its power and reliability are stressed. The flames have a high temperature, as they can create an upward movement of air currents which in turn can give rise to thunder clouds. A master of this technique can fire off several flames in succession and anyone caught in the technique could potentially be reduced to ashes.


Name: Suiton: Ja no Kuchi (Water release: Snakes Mouth)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Element: Suiton
Description:This technique allows the user to generate a spinning column of water which will take the form of a snake with a gaping jaw. This snake can twist and follow its targets and swallow them. After it has swallowed them, it turns into a river that carries the enemy away.

Name:Raiton; Hiraishin (Lightning release; Flying THunder God)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: 0-5m
Element: Raiton
Handseals:
Description:After coming into physical contact with the opponent, the user raises their arm into the air, generating a powerful bolt of electricity which will travel through their body into the body of the opponent.

Name:Raiton: Jibashi (Lightning release: Electromagnetic murder)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: 0-5m
Element: Raiton
Handseals: Boar → Ram → Snake → Horse → Dragon
Description:This technique allows the user to create a wave of electricity from their hands. The user can vary its power from a small surge to shock an opponent to a powerful stream of lightning capable of ripping through solid rock. It is ideal to use in conjunction with a water technique.

Name:Fūton: Hanachiri Mai (Wind Release: Flower Scattering Dance)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: 0-10m
Element: Futon
Handseals: Tiger --> Hare --> Dragon
Description:This technique allows the user to summon a cyclone of petals to attack their opponent. The user can remain in one spot for the use of the technique, because he or she can direct it anywhere they desire. Therefore, the user can increase the direction and power of the technique to the maximum as a last resort.

Name:Wind Release: Spiralling Wind Ball
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: 0-10m
Element: Futon
Handseals:
Description:This technique allows the user to breathe wind-infused chakra into the palm of their hand, shaping it into a small, whirlwind-like ball. Then the user will shoot it at their opponent. This technique seems to be very fast and powerful, as it is capable of smashing through thick rock. They can be launched in rapid succession.

Name:Suiton: Haran Banshō (Water Release: Stormy Blockade)
Rank: B
Type: Ninjutsu
Range: 0-10m+
Element: Suiton
Handseals:
Description:This technique allows the user to summon a massive amount of water from the sky, crushing it into the opponent. If needed, the user can cancel the technique in an instant.