AC Shadows: The Tea Ceremony Choice – Wakasa or Otama

Prior Choices

Before the crucial choice between Wakasa and Otama, several minor decisions will pop up during the Tea Ceremony quest. These choices don’t alter the overall outcome, allowing players to engage freely without consequence. They don’t affect the narrative significantly, but rather serve as a part of the experience.

Wakasa is the Golden Teppo Regardless of Choice

Ultimately, Wakasa is revealed as the Golden Teppo, no matter which path you take. The journey to this revelation, however, varies considerably depending on your decision. The way Naoe uncovers the truth and the accompanying dialogues differ drastically between confronting Wakasa and Otama. The confrontation with Otama might involve more violence, while the path with Wakasa could be more direct and confrontational.

Confront Wakasa

• This path provides a more direct confrontation with Wakasa’s role as the Golden Teppo.
• The encounter is less overtly violent compared to choosing Otama.
• Wakasa herself reveals her identity, offering a warning to Naoe to leave Sakai. Naoe’s response is a promise to exact revenge, emphasizing her determination.
• The dialogue might appeal to players who prefer a more direct and less bloody encounter, focusing on Naoe’s quest for vengeance.

Confront Otama

• This option leads to a more violent and direct confrontation with Otama.
• Players must assassinate Otama, a necessary action within the quest.
• After eliminating Otama, a letter is revealed, confirming Wakasa as the culprit, pushing Naoe to pursue her next target in Osaka.
• Otama’s actions and background in this scenario are presented as corrupt, justifying Naoe’s actions.
• Players who prioritize a more visceral and decisive resolution might find this path more engaging.

Regardless of your choice, the truth remains the same: Wakasa is the Golden Teppo. The next part of Naoe’s quest for vengeance will involve confronting Wakasa again, this time in Osaka, during the Drive the Point Home mission.

The Tea Ceremony encounter within Assassin’s Creed Shadows presents a compelling choice, albeit one with a predetermined outcome. The difference lies in the narrative path, allowing players to experience varied aspects of Naoe’s pursuit of revenge. The confrontation with Otama emphasizes the violent nature of Naoe’s quest, while confronting Wakasa offers a more direct and nuanced encounter. Ultimately, both choices lead to the same revelation, but each presents a unique and compelling dialogue experience.