Gatō Company

The Gatō Corporation (Gato Transport in the english anime) is the shipping company operated by Gatō. Though apparently a simple import/export business, this is actually a front for smuggling illegal goods and selling drugs. Gatō has become the richest man in the world as a result, and so he goes to great lengths to protect his interests. Through blackmail and murder, Gatō takes over rival companies and areas of interest. Shortly before the start of the series he takes control of the Land of Waves and monopolizes all of its transportation, cutting the country off from the outside world and destroying its economy.

Tazuna begins building a bridge to free the Land of Waves from the Gatō Corporation's influence, so Gatō hires Zabuza Momochi to kill Tazuna. Zabuza is unable to fulfill his job due to interference by Team 7. Instead, he kills Gatō, bringing an end to the Gatō Corporation and allowing the Land of Waves to finally recover.