| “ | With such middling ability, how could you hope to survive here?! | „ |
| ~ Gato |
Gato is a character from Garou: Mark of the Wolves, who makes an appearance in The King of Fighters series. He is visually based on Retsu Kaioh from the Baki the Grappler manga series.
History[]
Fatal Fury[]
Gato is a martial artist who trained with his father constantly in his youth. However, when his father mysteriously killed his mother, he decided to abandon everything from his former life in order to get revenge. In his Mark of the Wolves ending, a stranger -believed to be his father- saves Kain R. Heinlein from the crumbling mansion. Gato is blinded by the stranger before he can act, and can do nothing while the stranger mocks him. He apparently loses his sight after the attack.
The King of Fighters[]
Gato first appears in The King of Fighters series in The King of Fighters 2003 as part of the Outlaw Team, along with Ryuji Yamazaki and Billy Kane. Gato is summoned to Geese Howard's office and forced to cooperate in order to prevent Hotaru from being harmed.
Gato does not like his team mates at all, as revealed by the ending, in which Gato ditches the other two immediately and tells them off, leaving Yamazaki and Billy to fight. In KOF XI, he is partnered with Bonne Jenet and Tizoc to form the Garou Team. He joined them since B. Jenet said that she had information regarding the whereabouts of his father.
He also immediately leaves them, though presumably on somewhat friendlier terms (he declines their invitation to celebrate).
Personality[]
Ever since his family was shattered with his father murdering his mother, Gato has become ruthless and very serious with a habit of grunting a lot. He cruelly looks down on others and rarely shows respect for them. Even so, he softens slightly before Hotaru's presence, a possible hint that she is indeed his younger sister, and that his callous and placid coldness may be just a front to prevent her from being dragged into danger by association. Further proving this is indirect and subtle actions he has done, such as accepting Geese's offer to join with Billy and Yamazaki to prevent Hotaru from being harmed.
Despite this, he is shown to hate others more evil than him even more, and when it comes to those who treat him civilly, Gato merely keeps to himself and often may leave to tend to his own matters without a word, not wanting to involve anyone into his own dangerous affairs.
Abilities[]
- Sense - Gato can sense the presence of people nearby.
- Energy Explosion - Gato can create small explosions of energy.
- Energy Attacks - Gato can infuse his feet with energy.
- Acrobatics - Gato is very proficient in acrobatics.
- Swimming - Probably due to his training, Gato can swim and even hold his breath underwater for an extended period of time
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