"Discover Imai Sokyu & Tea Merchant Locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows"

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 can opt to begin this journey with the Golden Teppo. Here's a detailed guide on locating Imai Sokyu and the tea merchant within the game.

Assassin’s Creed Shadows Imai Sokyu Location

Your search for Imai Sokyu leads you to the western region of Settsu, specifically the southwestern part of Sakai. Navigate to Sakai on your in-game world map. If you have scouts at your disposal, you can press the square button to deploy them to the southwestern area of the city, which will help you pinpoint Imai Sokyu's location directly. Without scouts, head to Sakai and make your way to the Money Changer District. By holding down the L2 button, you can scan your surroundings, and a blue dot will appear, guiding you to Imai Sokyu.

Following this, you'll engage in a brief sequence where you tail Imai Sokyu. This pursuit will lead to a conversation in a teahouse, providing Naoe with crucial information for her next steps.

Assassin’s Creed Tea Merchant Location

Next on your agenda is finding the tea merchant, conveniently located near where you encountered Imai Sokyu. Travel to the northern section of Sakai and, once again, use the L2 button to scan your surroundings. The blue dot that appears will lead you directly to the tea merchant.

Locating the tea merchant is essential for advancing in the quest, allowing Naoe to delve into the intricacies of the tea ceremony, bringing her one step closer to obtaining the Golden Teppo.

With these steps, you'll have successfully tracked down Imai Sokyu and the tea merchant in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more insights and tips on the game, including details on difficulty settings and how to romance Katsuhime, make sure to visit The Escapist.