Not sure who should you confront during the Tea Ceremony in Assassin’s Creed Shadows—Otama or Wakasa? Your choices do influence your journey in the game and one such moment happens in The Tea Ceremony quest. Here, Naoe must decide whether to confront one of the two women, both of whom are suspected of being the Golden Teppo—an important assassination target. Here are the consequences for both choices and the best option to select.
Confront Otama or Wakasa in Assassin’s Creed Shadows?
After participating in the tea ceremony, Naoe understands that either Otama or Wakasa may be the Golden Teppo. The game does not explicitly reveal the correct suspect at this stage, so your choice will decide the direction you want to go in.
What happens when you confront Wakasa (Best Choice)
Choosing to confront Wakasa is the most efficient and direct path. Here’s what happens:
- Wakasa immediately admits to being the Golden Teppo when confronted.
- She invites Naoe to her residence, and you will get your hands on a rifle.
- After a brief conversation, you can eliminate her right there. This avoids a prolonged chase sequence or further investigation with a lot of stealth.
- Overall, choosing Wakasa simplifies the mission and allows you to complete the assassination quickly.
What happens when you confront Otama (Harder Route)
If you decide to confront Otama, things get more complicated:
- Otama panics and flees, forcing you into a chase sequence.
- Upon catching her, you’ll discover that she was not the Golden Teppo—she was corrupt but not the killer.
- This mistake means you still need to track down Wakasa, who is now on high alert inside a highly-guarded Osaka Castle.
- This makes the assassination much harder, as you’ll have to infiltrate a fortress to reach her. Depending on the difficulty you’re playing in, this may take time due to the amount of stealth involved. This path provides more action and makes the assassination significantly harder.
Which Choice Should You Make?
For a smoother experience, it’s highly recommended to confront Wakasa during the tea ceremony.
By picking this option, you get:
- A direct confrontation and easy assassination.
- No extra chase sequence.
- Avoiding a difficult infiltration mission at Osaka Castle.
However, if you prefer a greater challenge and don’t mind the extra steps, confronting Otama adds more complexity to the mission, forcing you to strategize.