In the early stages of *Assassin's Creed Shadows*, Naoe embarks on a quest to avenge her father's murder by pursuing the masked culprits. You have the option to kickstart your journey with the Golden Teppo. To aid you in this mission, here's how to locate Imai Sokyu and the tea merchant within the game.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Imai Sokyu Location

Your search for Imai Sokyu is guided by two key clues:

• He is located in western Settsu
• He is situated in southwestern Sakai

On your world map, navigate to the city of Sakai. If you have scouts at your disposal, you can press the square button to deploy them to the southwestern part of the city, which will help you pinpoint Imai Sokyu's exact location. Without scouts, make your way to Sakai and head to the Money Changer District. By holding down the L2 button, you can scan the area and follow the blue dot that leads directly to Imai Sokyu.

Following him will initiate a brief sequence where you'll tail him to a teahouse. This encounter provides Naoe with crucial information regarding her next objective.

Assassin's Creed Tea Merchant Location

Finding the tea merchant is the next step, and fortunately, they are not far from where you encountered Imai Sokyu. Travel to the northern part of Sakai and once again, use the L2 button to scan your surroundings. The blue dot will guide you to the tea merchant.

This interaction will advance your quest, allowing Naoe to delve into the basics of the tea ceremony, bringing you closer to obtaining the Golden Teppo.

That covers all you need to know about locating Imai Sokyu and the tea merchant in *Assassin's Creed Shadows*. For further tips and comprehensive guides on the game, including difficulty settings and how to romance Katsuhime, keep exploring resources like The Escapist.