Friend Or Foe?

[Sapphire]

Really Oro's goals have nothing to do with Akatsuki, he wanted them eliminated because they were trying to kill him after he left the organization. Its not like disrupting Akatsuki was an original part of his plans, after he escaped they had to eliminate him because he knew too much about them and he had to try and disrupt them because they were far more powerful that he was so sooner or later they would have killed him.

I acknowledge the fact that they are a thorn in each others side. I'd hate to ask a question as a reply but then why is Kabuto still trying to kill them.

Really, I need some examples because I can't think of any. Naruto and the stupid kids don't count because they were and still are just kids, other than them I can't think of any examples.

rofl I don't think that Naruto and his friends will suddenly change like that when and if they grow up/become smarter. I think those actions are part of the reasons why they are "the good guys". As for everyone else, they are pretty much antagonists so does that even really count? I could throw in the Haku/Zabuza story I suppose.

[Abdula]

Kabuto never said anything about trying to kill Akatsuki, he gave Naruto the book because Akatsuki are trying to capture Naruto as he himself said he doesn't want that to happen because he wants to test himself against Naruto in the future.

I think you misunderstand what I meant, I didn't mean the entire village I meant Naruto and Sakura who blindly do things without thinking, so there isn't much reasoning behind their actions.

Even when Tsunade sent Naruto and the others to rescue Gaara it was for her own benefit. The powerful ninjas and the village leaders even the normal people don't do things if it wasn't for their own benefit other than that not only would their actions be pointless but if your priority is helping someone else then you would just be leaving yourself open to attack.

[Sapphire]

I think in the next few chapters we'll see some of Kabuto's real intents become clearer, now that should be interesting and clear up some of the debate. I still also believe that Kabuto wants Akatsuki dead because it benefits him.

You're right about Naruto and Sakura being dumb to the point of acting without thinking, and yes Tsunade not only does things for her own benifit but the benifit of her village because that's her job. Logically, ninjas shouldn't risk their lives or go out of their way to help people (at high or any risk) unless it's for the benifit of their mission, their lives, their village, etc, but time and time again we see the ninjas not doing it just for that, but for comradery, bonds and friendship.

Edit: However, I don't think this is necessarily the case with Kabuto.