Gozaru is an elder Japanese Macaque who is part of a rebellion clan that wants the end of Shogun's reign. He followed Pepe to Yukimura's hideout and tried to convince the dog that they're on the same side and is forced to escape. He offers Weed and his group hospitality since they helped Pepe. He fights with Tobizaru after he tried to convince him to join them against Shogun and is found wounded by Kyoushiro. It is him that gives Shogun the final blow, after that Yukimura had badly wounded him.