In his final fight against Naruto and Team Kakashi, Kakuzu is defeated by a new generation. While he curses them, Kakashi notes that being surpassed by the youth is a natural cycle.
The village elders who commanded this unfair punishment were his first victims. He broke out, stole the village's forbidden jutsu, and ripped out their hearts.
Originally, Kakuzu was an elite, loyal Jonin from the Hidden Waterfall Village (Takigakure). He was tasked with an impossible, near-suicidal mission: to assassinate Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage and "God of Shinobi". kacszu
After barely surviving the fight, Kakuzu returned home expecting recognition, but was instead shamed and imprisoned for his failure.
He views the world through the lens of bounties and cold efficiency, acting as a mercenary who views companionship as a liability, often killing his own partners in anger. Final Moments and Legacy In his final fight against Naruto and Team
Many see Kakuzu not as someone hoarding money to spend, but as a control freak who needs to possess resources so they cannot be used against him.
Kakuzu , the 91-year-old treasurer of the Akatsuki, is a deeply tragic villain. He is a master of the forbidden technique Earth Grudge Fear, which allows him to possess multiple hearts and effectively live forever. He broke out, stole the village's forbidden jutsu,
Kakuzu's obsession with money isn't just greed; it's a cynical belief that people, villages, and loyalties are fickle and treacherous, but money is constant and reliable.