In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the choice between confronting Wakasa or Otama during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission can significantly impact your gameplay experience. Each character provides reasons to be suspicious, but there's a clear optimal choice that simplifies the rest of the quest.

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

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After the tea ceremony, it's crucial to confront Wakasa, as she is the Golden Teppo of the Onryo. Identifying her correctly leads to the most straightforward resolution. When you confront Wakasa, she invites Naoe to her home for a private discussion. Upon entering, you'll notice the kasa (straw hat) from the prologue, confirming your target. After some dialogue, Naoe can easily kill Wakasa by taking her Teppo off the wall and shooting her at point-blank range, swiftly 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 complicates matters. While you'll still manage to kill Wakasa eventually, the mistake leads to a more challenging path. Confronting Otama results in Naoe chasing and killing her, but a letter on Otama reveals her own corruption. This delay allows Wakasa to fortify herself in Osaka castle with her soldiers.

To reach Wakasa, you must travel to Osaka castle, either fighting through her soldiers or using stealth to bypass them. Even if you unlock the Osaka Tenshu fast travel point, you'll encounter standard 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 difficult, confronting Wakasa directly from the start is less troublesome and more cinematically satisfying, especially considering her role in Naoe’s father's death.

Understanding the best decision after the Tea Ceremony mission can prepare you for the game's challenges. Learn how to gain XP and level up quickly in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* to tackle harder missions. Additionally, discover methods to acquire more Knowledge Points, enabling you to unlock new skills for Naoe and Yasuke.

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