The murder train keeps on chugging in Assassin’s Creed Shadows with the latest tale of betrayal involving the aristocrat Ukita Naoie. He’s the kind of guy who sends his kid packing so he doesn’t have to witness his son turning against his own people and joining forces with a gang of deadly ninjas. Despite being a poet and a Go player, there’s no love lost for Naoie as we gear up to make his children orphans. Let’s go hunt him down.
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Preparation
The previous missions should have given you a taste of what’s to come, especially the one where Naoie unleashes a group of shinobi on you. It’s a tough fight, but it’s a good lesson in dealing with these sneaky enemies. Remember to parry when the shinobi backflip twice and dodge when a smoke bomb is dropped. This mission will heavily feature Yasuke, so make sure he’s ready for action.
The mission: ‘Spring and Fall’
After a cutscene where Kanbei makes Naoie an offer he can’t refuse, you’ll have to choose between Naoe and Yasuke. Pick Yasuke and enter the fray. There are guards everywhere, but hold off on attacking for now. Follow the path ahead until you meet Tokubei, who thankfully is more clothed this time. He’ll guide you to the back entrance where the real challenge begins. Take down the guards with teppos, then face off against Ukita’s lieutenant. Clear out the minions before dealing with the boss. Loot the area, grab some rations, and move on to the next section.
A cutscene will lead you into a courtyard swarming with shinobi, prompting a character switch. These enemies can overwhelm Yasuke quickly, so switch to Naoe to tackle them. Head to the roof of the pagoda to scout your targets. Take out the enemies strategically, starting with the guard below you. Move on to the next area, where Kanbei and Naoie engage in a deadly game of Go. When the fight breaks out, send Yasuke after Ukita. Kill the ronin, make your way through the tower, and climb to the top. Fight your way through the narrow hallways until you reach Naoie. Choose your character to face him, but Yasuke is recommended for his parrying skills. Spare Naoie for a more dignified ending and choose the option about his father performing a stanza when talking to his son for a somewhat happy conclusion.
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