In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, not every decision carries significant weight, but choosing whether to confront Wakasa or Otama during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission will indeed impact the rest of your campaign. Both characters provide reasons to be suspicious, yet there's a clear choice that simplifies the quest considerably.
Should You Confront Wakasa or Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
After the tea ceremony, you should confront Wakasa, as she is the Golden Teppo of the Onryo. Identifying her correctly allows for the easiest resolution of the mission. When you confront her, Wakasa will invite Naoe to her home to discuss the matter privately. Upon entering, you'll notice the kasa (straw hat) she wore during the prologue, confirming your choice. After some dialogue, Naoe can swiftly end the mission by grabbing Wakasa's Teppo from the wall and shooting her at point-blank range.
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What If You Confront Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
If you mistakenly choose to confront Otama after the tea ceremony, you'll still eventually kill Wakasa, but the path will be more challenging. Confronting Otama leads Naoe to chase and kill her, revealing her corruption through a letter. However, this allows Wakasa to fortify herself in Osaka castle with her soldiers.
To reach Wakasa, you must travel to Osaka castle, where you'll face either a stealth mission or combat against her guards. Even if you manage to sneak up on Wakasa, a one-on-one confrontation is unavoidable. While the boss fight isn't overly difficult, opting to confront Wakasa directly from the start results in a less complicated and more cinematically satisfying kill, especially given her role in Naoe's father's death.
Understanding the best decision post-tea ceremony will streamline your gameplay. To further enhance your experience, learn how to gain XP and level up quickly in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, preparing you for the game's more challenging missions. Additionally, discover how to efficiently 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.*
