Confront Wakasa or Otama in Assassin's Creed Shadows: What to Choose?

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 impact the rest of your campaign. Both characters present reasons to be suspicious, but there's a clear choice that simplifies the quest considerably.

Should You Confront Wakasa or Otama in Assassin's Creed Shadows?

Following the tea ceremony in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, it's crucial to confront Wakasa. She is revealed as the Golden Teppo of the Onryo, and identifying her correctly allows for the most straightforward method to eliminate her.

Upon confronting Wakasa, she will invite Naoe to her home for a private discussion. As you step into her abode, you'll notice the kasa (straw hat) she wore during the prologue hanging on her wall, confirming your choice. After some dialogue, Naoe can swiftly end the mission by taking Wakasa's Teppo off the wall and shooting her point-blank.

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What If You Confront Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?

If you mistakenly target Otama after the tea ceremony, you'll still manage to kill Wakasa eventually, but it won't be as straightforward. Chasing down and eliminating Otama reveals her corruption through a letter she carries, but it allows Wakasa time to fortify herself in Osaka Castle with her soldiers.

To reach Wakasa, you'll need to travel to Osaka Castle, either fighting her soldiers or sneaking past them. Even if you've unlocked the nearby Osaka Tenshu fast travel point, you'll encounter some enemies. Sneaking up on Wakasa for an assassination won't suffice; you'll need to engage in at least a one-on-one battle.

While the boss fight isn't overly challenging, confronting Wakasa directly from the start results in a much less complicated scenario and a more satisfying cinematic kill, especially considering her role in Naoe's father's death.

Understanding the best course of action after the Tea Ceremony mission will prepare you for *Assassin’s Creed Shadows'* more demanding challenges. Learn how to gain XP and level up quickly, and discover ways to earn more Knowledge Points to unlock new skills for Naoe and Yasuke.

*Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available now on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.*