In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the choice to confront either Wakasa or Otama during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission significantly impacts the rest of your campaign. While both characters may seem suspicious, there's a clear choice that simplifies the quest and enhances your gaming experience.

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

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After the tea ceremony in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the best course of action is to confront Wakasa. She is indeed the Golden Teppo of the Onryo, and identifying her correctly allows for the most straightforward resolution to 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) on her wall, the same one she wore as the Onryo during the prologue, confirming your choice.

Following some dialogue, Naoe can swiftly end the mission by grabbing Wakasa's Teppo from the wall and shooting her point-blank, making for a quick and cinematic kill.

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

Choosing to confront Otama after the tea ceremony leads to a more challenging path. Although you will eventually kill Wakasa, mistakenly targeting Otama first results in a complex stealth and combat scenario. After chasing down and eliminating Otama, a letter on her reveals her own corruption, but this misstep allows Wakasa to fortify herself in Osaka castle with her soldiers.

To reach Wakasa, you must journey to Osaka castle, either confronting her soldiers head-on or attempting to sneak past them. Even if you manage to reach Wakasa, a direct confrontation is inevitable, turning the encounter into a boss fight. While the fight itself isn't overly difficult, the additional steps and combat make this route far more cumbersome than confronting Wakasa directly.

Opting to confront Wakasa first not only reduces the complexity of the mission but also offers a more satisfying conclusion, especially given her role in Naoe's father's death.

Now that you're equipped with the knowledge to make the best decision during the Tea Ceremony mission, explore how to gain XP and level up quickly in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* to prepare for the game's tougher challenges. Additionally, learn how to efficiently earn more Knowledge Points to unlock new skills for Naoe and Yasuke.

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