Kato

Hayashi Kato is the second person to have served as the companion to the Green Hornet, having inherited the Kato persona from his father, Ikano Kato. He is a martial artist par excellence, and the terror of anyone who crosses his path.

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History
After the retirement of the original Green Hornet (Britt Reid) and Kato (Ikano Kato), Reid’s nephew (also named Britt Reid) stepped into the former role, while Hayashi Kato stepped into the latter one. Like his father, Hayashi (also usually just referred to as Kato) served as Reid’s valet, chauffer and bodyguard, frequently providing the martial arts expertise needed to enforce the Green Hornet’s will on the criminal underworld.

Appearance
When “off-duty,” Hayashi often wears the uniform of a valet, appearing as Reid Richard’s mild-mannered valet. But, when he assumes role of the Green Hornet’s associate, he changes into a black chauffer’s uniform, with a black cap and gloves, and a black mask.

Powers and Abilities
Through extensive training with his father, and with various masters in Asia, Ikano Kato is a master at both Karate and Shinobido. He prefers to fight with his hands, but is also a master with the nunchaku and the dart, along with many other martial arts weapons. Another skill that he has honed to perfection is being aware of his surroundings and using ordinary items as improvised weapons.

Weaponry

 * Nunchaku – Two lengths of black-painted hardwood sticks, joined by a short length of chain.
 * Darts – Kato can hurl these darks with great accuracy. They are painted to look like hornets, and each carries a small amount of venom that it injects into the target on impact. Most are non-lethal, quickly incapacitating a foe.
 * Gas Mask – This small but highly effective gas mask can be quickly put on, and it covers the mouth and nose beneath Kato’s mask.
 * The Black Beauty – Kato not only drives the Green Hornet’s car, he is also highly proficient in the use of its many weapons systems including rocket/grenade launchers, knock-out gas, a mortar, and more.
 * Black Beauty Remote Control – This device allows Kato to remotely start and drive the Black Beauty, as well as operate its weapons systems.