Sato

Sato

Fictional Origins

In the Marvel and DDP comics, Master Sato is a teacher in the Arashikage ninja clan who teaches the way of the warrior.

In an exercise lead by Master Sato, Snake Eyes defeats Storm Shadow for the first time. Master Sato reprimands Storm Shadow.

In a corner of the Arashikage compound, Master Sato and the Faceless Master are talking about how Snake Eyes' inclusion in the Clan is troubling. Master Sato has gathered with a few of the other ninja to challenge the leadership of the Arashikage Clan and expel the westerner.

Master Sato confronts the Hard Master asking him to send the westerner away, and restore the respected status of the Clan. Master Sato believes if Snake Eyes stays it will bring about the destruction of the Arashikage Clan. The Hard Master's response "we will be sending someone away, Sato, but it will not be our most promising student." 

And the fight begins.

Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes step into the fight, the Soft Master tells them that the treachery doesn't deserve death. So the fight becomes about disabling the attackers. After the Hard Master has disabled Sato, and Storm Shadow now holds his sword to him, Sato accuses him of bringing Snake Eyes into the Clan and causing the ruin. Master Sato gets the upper hand on Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes steps in to knock him out. The Hard Master compliments Snake Eyes in front of Storm Shadow.

Master Sato and the other members that were part of the revolt are banished and disgraced from the Arashikage Ninja Clan. They will form the beginnings of the Red Ninja Clan.