Danzō Katō

Danzo Kato is a highly trained ninja who served under Kenshin Uesugi. Famous stealing a Naginata from Kanetsugu Naoe to prove his ability to Kenshin. Knicknamed Tobi Kato, which means flying Kato, a refernce to his skill.

Role in Games
Danzo first appeared as a recrutable fire ninja bodyguard in Samurai Warriors 2. He also appears in Warriors Orochi 3 as the replacement officer NPC for Ayane when the player has assumed her role. Danzo also appears in Pokemon Conquest as a minor officer serving under Kotaro Fuma, forming a perfect link with the Spiritomb pokemon.

Historical Information
Danzo claimed to have great ablilties, on the magical level. He claimed to have swollowed a bull whole and was known to be able to fly. These tricks/illusions gained him the attention of Kenshin, who wanted him to prove his ability by sneaking into a castle guarded by Kanetsugu and stealing his Naginata. Danzo achieved this mission and managed to kidnap a maiden from the castle without detection, proving his skills. However, the Uesugi clan eventually decided to kill him, driving him to join their rivals, the Takeda clan. However, Shingen, the current leader of the Takeda, believed him to be a double agent and had him executed.