This article contains spoilers from the Naruto series.
The Akatsuki was made up of some very powerful ninjas in Naruto. All of them were considered to be S-Ranked mercenaries that hailed from different parts of the world. The Akatsuki was strong enough to fight even the likes of Kage and beat Tailed Beasts in combat in select cases.
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Their ranks were made up of monsters, such as Nagato and even Itachi Uchiha. While strong, the Akatsuki pale in comparison to some absolutely monstrous beings that show up later down the line in the story. In fact, some Naruto characters are so strong that they can solo the whole Akatsuki without much trouble at all.
Hashirama Senju
Hashirama Senju was the First Hokage of Konoha and most certainly a monster in his own right. With the power of Wood Release and Sage Mode, Hashirama was so strong that he could compete with both Kurama and Madara Uchiha at the same time, and win. Madara Uchiha himself was strong enough to fight Five Kage at once despite holding back. Hashirama, who surpassed him in power, could easily take on the entirety of the Akatsuki all by himself. The fact that he has a massive chakra pool and almost infinite healing without any hand signs works wonders in his favor.
Minato Namikaze (KCM)
Minato Namikaze is the Fourth Hokage of Konoha can quite easily be one of the strongest characters of all. In the Fourth Great Ninja War, he reached a new level by becoming the Jinchuriki of the Yin half of Kurama. Minato, with Kurama's powers, was strong enough to fight and beat anyone without 10 Tails level powers. The Akatsuki would be dealt with rather easily by him.
Might Guy
Konoha's noble blue beast, Might Guy was an absolute monster in terms of strength and one of the strongest when it comes to hand-to-hand combat. With the power of the Eight Inner Gates, Guy was strong enough to fight on par with Six Paths Madara. Anyone strong enough to do that can easily dismantle the Akatsuki. The fact that he one-shot Kisame in the Seventh Gate is proof of that.
Madara Uchiha
When it comes to monsters who would absolutely dismantle the Akatsuki, Madara certainly ranks among the very best. Even without the Six Paths powers, Madara would be difficult for the Akatsuki to beat. However, when taking into consideration his Six Paths form, it is impossible for the Akatsuki to even harm him, let alone beat him. He would solo them all instantly.
Kakashi Hatake (DMS)
Kakashi Hatake momentarily reached a very high level of power when he inherited the Six Paths chakra of Obito Uchiha and his twin Mangekyo Sharingan. With this power, he could fight evenly against and even overpower Kaguya Otsutsuki, which is proof of the fact that he would demolish the whole Akatsuki by himself.
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Sasuke Uchiha
Sasuke Uchiha, at his peak, was strong enough to fight against the likes of Kaguya Otsutsuki. He went on to surpass his own limits after the Ninja War and gained even stronger powers. Sasuke is one of the strongest ninjas in the whole world and even Madara Uchiha can't beat him the Akatsuki would stand no chance.
Naruto Uzumaki
Just like Sasuke, Naruto is one of the strongest ninjas in the whole world. With the power of Kurama, an almost infinite chakra pool, and the power of the Six Paths, he is almost unbeatable in battle. Even Sasuke could not beat him with the Tailed Beasts at his disposal. The Akatsuki would be extremely easy for him to take down with his Six Paths Sage Mode.
Kaguya Otsutsuki
Kaguya is the strongest character in the Naruto series and someone who dwarfs even Madara, Naruto, and Sasuke in comparison. Her powers were absolutely immense. She could enslave the whole world and even destroy a whole dimension if she wanted to. The Akatsuki would be like bugs for her to crush and there is absolutely no competition in a battle between them.
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