In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the decision to confront either Wakasa or Otama during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission significantly impacts your gameplay experience. While both characters raise suspicions during the ceremony, there's a clear choice that simplifies the quest and makes it more rewarding.
Should You Confront Wakasa or Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
When you decide to confront Wakasa, she will invite Naoe to her home for a private discussion. Upon entering her abode, you'll notice a subtle but crucial clue - the kasa (straw hat) she wore during the prologue as the Onryo, hanging on her wall. This confirms you've targeted the right person.
Following some dialogue, the scene culminates in Naoe being able to kill Wakasa effortlessly by taking her Teppo off the wall and shooting her at point-blank range, swiftly concluding the mission.
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What If You Confront Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Opting to confront Otama after the tea ceremony will still lead you to kill Wakasa, but it complicates matters significantly. By mistakenly targeting Otama, Naoe must chase and kill her. Although a letter on Otama reveals her corruption, this error allows Wakasa to fortify herself in Osaka Castle with her soldiers.
To reach Wakasa, you'll need to travel to Osaka Castle, either fighting through her soldiers to get to her or attempting to sneak past them. If you've unlocked the Osaka Tenshu fast travel point, you can get closer, though you'll still face some enemies.
Even if you manage to sneak up on Wakasa for an assassination, it won't be enough; you'll need to engage in at least a one-on-one battle. While the boss fight isn't overly challenging, choosing to confront Wakasa directly from the start results in a less complicated and more satisfying cinematic kill, especially considering her role in Naoe's father's death.
Understanding the best decision post-Tea Ceremony will prepare you for tackling *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* more effectively. Learn how to gain XP and level up quickly, and explore ways to earn more Knowledge Points to unlock additional skills for Naoe and Yasuke.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*
