In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the decision to confront either Wakasa or Otama during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission significantly impacts the rest of your campaign. While both characters provide reasons to be suspicious, there's a clear choice that simplifies the quest and enhances your gameplay experience.
Should You Confront Wakasa or Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
After the tea ceremony, the best choice is to confront Wakasa. She is the Golden Teppo of the Onryo, and addressing her directly leads to the most straightforward resolution. When you confront Wakasa, she will invite Naoe to her home for a private discussion. Once inside, a clear sign that you've chosen correctly is the kasa (straw hat) from the prologue hanging on her wall, confirming her identity as the Onryo.
Following some dialogue, you'll have the opportunity to end the mission quickly by taking Wakasa's Teppo from the wall and shooting her at point-blank range. This cinematic kill not only resolves the mission efficiently but also provides a satisfying conclusion, especially considering Wakasa's role in Naoe's father's death.
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What If You Confront Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
Choosing to confront Otama after the tea ceremony leads to a more complicated outcome. Although you'll eventually be able to kill Wakasa, confronting Otama first means you'll need to navigate through a stealth and combat encounter with multiple enemies. After mistakenly targeting Otama and killing her, you'll discover a letter that reveals her corruption, but this mistake allows Wakasa to fortify herself in Osaka Castle.
To reach Wakasa, you must travel to Osaka Castle, either by confronting her soldiers or sneaking past them. Even if you can reach Wakasa for an assassination attempt, a one-on-one battle is unavoidable. While the boss fight isn't overly challenging, the process is more cumbersome compared to confronting Wakasa directly after the tea ceremony.
Opting to confront Wakasa first not only avoids unnecessary complications but also results in a more satisfying and cinematic kill, considering her role in the storyline. Now that you're aware of the best decision to make post the Tea Ceremony mission, you can also learn how to gain XP and level up quickly in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* to tackle the game's more demanding challenges. Additionally, explore ways to acquire 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.*
