Confront Wakasa or Otama in Assassin's Creed Shadows: The Choice Revealed

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the choice to confront either Wakasa or Otama during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission carries significant weight, influencing the path and difficulty of your campaign. Both characters present compelling reasons for suspicion, yet there's a clear optimal choice that streamlines the quest ahead.

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

After the tea ceremony, the best course of action is to confront Wakasa. She is the true Golden Teppo of the Onryo, and identifying her correctly leads to a straightforward resolution. Upon confronting Wakasa, she will invite Naoe to her home for a private discussion. As soon as you enter her abode, a subtle clue confirms your choice: the kasa (straw hat) she wore during the prologue as the Onryo hangs on her wall.

Following some dialogue, Naoe can swiftly end the mission by grabbing Wakasa's Teppo from the wall and shooting her point-blank. This approach not only simplifies the task but also provides a satisfying cinematic conclusion, especially given Wakasa's role in Naoe's father's death.

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

Opting to confront Otama after the tea ceremony complicates your journey. While you will eventually kill Wakasa, mistakenly targeting Otama first leads to a more challenging path. Confronting Otama initiates a chase and subsequent kill, revealing her corruption through a letter. However, this mistake allows Wakasa to fortify herself in Osaka castle, surrounded by soldiers.

To reach Wakasa, you must travel to Osaka castle, where you'll face a choice between engaging her soldiers in combat or attempting to sneak past them. Even if you have unlocked the nearby Osaka Tenshu fast travel point, you'll still encounter standard enemies. Even a stealthy assassination attempt on Wakasa won't suffice; you'll need to confront her in a one-on-one battle.

While the boss fight isn't particularly difficult, choosing to confront Wakasa directly from the start avoids unnecessary complications and offers a more rewarding narrative experience.

With the best decision for the Tea Ceremony mission now clear, consider how to gain XP and level up quickly in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* to tackle the game's tougher challenges. Additionally, learn how to efficiently acquire 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.