The Jashin Cult follows the worship of Jashin (ジャシン; Literally meaning "wicked heart; evil design") is the god worshiped in Jashinism (ジャシン教, Jashinkyō). One of the followers used to be Hidan of the Akatsuki. Jashin, according to the Clan-Head, expects that all followers of Jashin - so named "Jashinists" - bring nothing less than utter destruction and death. All members are presumed to pray to Jashin before a fight, asking for a "good kill." If he/she is unsuccessful, or is not allowed to kill, he prays for forgiveness.