13 Epic Kakuzu Quotes (from the Akatsuki money master)

The Best Quotes from Kakuzu

Kakuzu is a ninja from Takigakure, who deserted his village and became a S-rank missing-nin.

He later joined the secret organization Akatsuki, where he was one of the first members.

He had issues with his first partners, and actually killed 4 of them. This was resolved when he found his new partner Hidan, an immortal, that he couldn’t kill.

Kakuzu was obsessed with money, and even called himself “the Treasurer of Akatsuki”.

Here are the best quotes from Kakuzu:

1. “...One of these days, I swear I’ll kill you.” Kakuzu to Hidan
2. “Heh... No one is immortal.” Kakuzu to Kakashi
3. 

   If you’re prepared, there won’t be any sorrow.

   — Kakuzu
4. “It was over the moment you thought you had my abilities figured out. See, unlike my partner, I actually think. Even if you analyze every aspect of the battle, things don’t always go as you plan.” Kakuzu to Shikamaru
5. “Even Hell runs on money. I’d be just fine.” Kakuzu to Hidan

Probably the most iconic quote from Kakuzu, among the many Kakuzu quotes about money.

1. “It’s only fitting that I take your heart to replace the one you’ve destroyed!” Kakuzu to Kakashi
2. 

   The only thing you can count on is money.

   — Kakuzu

1. “If you let your guard down... you’re dead.” Kakuzu to Hidan
2. ” I paired with you because you said that religion would be a good source of money... I have to manage Akatsuki’s finances, why don’t you try wearing my shoes for a moment?” Kakuzu to Hidan

1. “You should talk. I wasn’t the one who fell for a shadow clone!” Kakuzu to Hidan
2. “You actually think... unlike my idiot partner.” Kakuzu to Shikamaru
3. “Looking at your forehead protector reminds me of the very first Konoha shinobi I fought... the First Hokage, that is.” Kakuzu to Kakashi
4. “I hate math... but I love counting my money.” Kakuzu

Final Words

And just for fun, let’s hear Kakuzu talk about money a bit more:

And there you have them all, the 13 epic Kakuzu quotes!

I hope you found inspiration in these quotes, and that you enjoyed reading them all.

By the way, what was your favorite quote of them all? Let me know in the comments below and tell me why you loved it!

My personal favorite is #5 “Even Hell runs on money” – a good comparison to the modern world, where it seems money is the key to everything.