Not every choice in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* carries equal weight, but your decision to confront either Wakasa or Otama during "The Tea Ceremony" mission will significantly impact your campaign experience.
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While both tea ceremony participants exhibit suspicious behavior, only one choice leads to smoother mission progression.
Should You Confront Wakasa or Otama in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
The optimal choice is confronting Wakasa, as she's actually the Golden Teppo of the Onryo. Correctly identifying her results in the most straightforward resolution.
When choosing Wakasa, she leads Naoe to her residence for a private discussion. Clever environmental storytelling confirms your correct choice - the distinctive straw hat worn by the Onryo rests conspicuously on her wall.
The encounter culminates in Naoe efficiently dispatching Wakasa by using her own Teppo firearm against her, providing a swift conclusion.
What Happens If You Choose Otama Instead?
Selecting Otama still lets you complete your objective, but necessitates additional combat scenarios:
Pursuing Otama first allows Wakasa to fortify Osaka Castle with guards. You'll face either stealth infiltration or direct combat scenarios before confronting Wakasa.
While accessible via fast travel, you'll still encounter resistance. Even successful stealth approaches require final combat engagement against Wakasa.
Though manageable, confronting Wakasa immediately remains the superior choice - both strategically and narratively satisfying, given her involvement in Naoe’s father’s death.
With this crucial decision clarified, consider boosting your XP gains for upcoming challenges or accumulating Knowledge Points to enhance Naoe and Yasuke's abilities.
*Assassin’s Creed Shadows* is currently available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S platforms.
