What is the name of the group itachi is in?

Itachi Uchiha is a member of the organization known as Akatsuki in the anime and manga series "Naruto." Akatsuki is a group of rogue ninjas with the goal of achieving peace through controversial means, often involving the collection of powerful tailed beasts. Itachi joins Akatsuki for complex reasons, including protecting his brother Sasuke and maintaining peace.