if u can create a new akatsuki...who would u pick? dont include any kages or jinchurikis.....list about 9 or 10 ppl of ur choice...then choose a leader..
Leader: Danzo [with Izanagi he is pretty powerful]
Hashirama
Tobrima
Minato
Gari
Pakura
Mangetsu Hozuki [they always need a swordsmen]
Neji
Kakashi
Kimmimaro
Ao
Haku