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

In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the choices you make can have a profound impact on your gameplay experience, particularly during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission. Deciding whether to confront Wakasa or Otama is a pivotal moment that will influence the rest of your campaign. Although both characters appear suspicious, there's a clear choice that simplifies the mission significantly.

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

After the tea ceremony in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the best choice is to confront Wakasa. She is revealed to be the Golden Teppo of the Onryo, and confronting her directly leads to the most straightforward resolution of the mission. When you confront Wakasa, she invites Naoe to her home for a private discussion. Upon entering, you'll notice a kasa (straw hat) from the prologue, confirming her identity as the Onryo. This leads to a scene where Naoe can easily kill Wakasa by taking her Teppo off the wall and shooting her point-blank, thus quickly concluding the mission.

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

Choosing to confront Otama after the tea ceremony in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* complicates the mission significantly. Although you'll eventually kill Wakasa, confronting Otama first leads to additional challenges. Naoe will chase and kill Otama, but a letter found on her reveals her corruption. Meanwhile, Wakasa escapes and fortifies herself in Osaka castle with her soldiers. To reach Wakasa, you must journey to Osaka castle, either fighting her soldiers or sneaking past them. Even if you manage to sneak up on Wakasa for an assassination, you'll still face her in a one-on-one fight. While the boss fight isn't overly difficult, confronting Wakasa directly is far less of a headache and offers a more satisfying cinematic kill, especially given her role in Naoe's father's death.

Understanding the best decision after the Tea Ceremony mission is crucial. To prepare for the game's more challenging missions, learn how to gain XP and level up quickly in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. Additionally, discovering ways to earn more Knowledge Points will allow you to unlock more skills for Naoe and Yasuke, enhancing your gameplay.

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