Imai Sokyu & Tea Merchant Locations in Assassin's Creed Shadows Revealed

In the early stages of *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, Naoe embarks on a quest for vengeance against the masked assailants who killed her father. You have the option to begin this journey equipped with the Golden Teppo. Here's a detailed guide on how to locate Imai Sokyu and the tea merchant in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Imai Sokyu Location

To find Imai Sokyu, you'll need to head to the western part of Settsu, specifically in the southwestern section of Sakai. Here's how you can pinpoint his location:

• If you have scouts available, navigate to the city of Sakai on your world map. Press the square button to send your scouts to the southwestern area, which will directly locate Imai Sokyu.
• Without scouts, travel to Sakai and proceed to the Money Changer District. Use the L2 button to scan your surroundings. Look for a blue dot that will guide you to Imai Sokyu.

Once you find him, you'll need to follow Imai Sokyu. This will lead to a sequence where you tail him, culminating in a conversation at a teahouse. This interaction will provide Naoe with crucial information about her next objective.

Assassin's Creed Tea Merchant Location

After meeting Imai Sokyu, your next task is to find the tea merchant, who is conveniently located near your previous encounter. Here's how to locate them:

• Head to the northern part of Sakai.
• Once there, press and hold L2 to scan the area. Look for the blue dot that will indicate the tea merchant's location.

Finding the tea merchant allows you to progress further in the quest. Naoe will learn the basics of the tea ceremony, bringing you one step closer to obtaining the Golden Teppo.

That's all you need to know about locating Imai Sokyu and the tea merchant in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. For more tips and detailed information on the game, including difficulty settings and how to romance Katsuhime, be sure to check out The Escapist.