In *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, the choices you make during the "The Tea Ceremony" mission can significantly impact your gameplay experience. One crucial decision you'll face is whether to confront Wakasa or Otama, each path leading to different outcomes and challenges.

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

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After the tea ceremony, it's recommended to confront Wakasa, as she is the Golden Teppo of the Onryo. Choosing to confront her will streamline the mission and make it easier to achieve your goal. When you approach Wakasa, she'll invite Naoe to her home for a private discussion. Upon entering, you'll notice a kasa (straw hat) from the prologue hanging on her wall, confirming your suspicion. After some dialogue, you can swiftly end the mission by taking Wakasa's Teppo from the wall and shooting her point-blank.

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

If you mistakenly choose to confront Otama after the tea ceremony, you'll still be able to kill Wakasa eventually, but the path will be much more complicated. Confronting Otama leads to a chase and her eventual death, but you'll discover a letter revealing her corruption. Meanwhile, Wakasa will have time to fortify her position in Osaka castle. To reach her, you'll need to either fight through her soldiers or attempt a stealthy approach. Even if you manage to sneak up on Wakasa, you'll likely face a one-on-one battle, which, while not overly difficult, adds unnecessary complexity to the mission.

Choosing to confront Wakasa directly after the tea ceremony not only simplifies the mission but also offers a more satisfying and cinematic conclusion, especially given her role in Naoe's father's death.

With the best decision in mind for the Tea Ceremony mission, you can now focus on other aspects of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, such as how to gain XP and level up quickly to tackle the game's tougher challenges. Additionally, learning how to efficiently earn more Knowledge Points will help you unlock new skills for Naoe and Yasuke, enhancing your gameplay further.

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