Little of Jashin and his ways is known to those who aren't his followers, so named "Jashinists". According to Hidan, Jashin demands nothing less than utter death and destruction. In Akatsuki Hiden, Hidan frames this as a public service, saving people from the fear of death by killing them. One's neighbours are the most ideal target, but Hidan explains to Ameyuki that a "neighbour" requires more than physical proximity; Hidan spends most of his time with Kakuzu, but he will never consider Kakuzu to be his neighbour because he hates Kakuzu. Hidan always prays to Jashin before a fight, asking for a "good kill". If he is unsuccessful, or is not allowed to kill, he prays for forgiveness.