The Akatsuki from Naruto: Shippuden aren't just one of the coolest villain groups in anime, but also one of the smartest.

See how the Akatsuki's tactical errors and poor decisions ultimately weakened the organization and changed the ninja world ...

Other, similar anime have their own versions of this that compete fairly with the Soul Society Arc, equaling it in quality ...

Itachi’s Tsukuyomi is a deadly genjutsu, yet these Naruto characters could potentially resist it.