A True Igan Kuji Kiri Quest Walkthrough

Follow our step-by-step walkthrough for Assassin's Creed Shadows' 'A True Igan Kuji Kiri Quest' in Izumi Settsu. Learn how to investigate Kunimiyama Fort and uncover the truth.

Alright, so you're looking to tackle the 'A True Igan Kuji Kiri Quest' in Assassin's Creed Shadows? It's one of those side quests that pops up as you progress, and it's tied to finding Kuji Kiri scattered around Japan. You'll find the first four in the Izumi Settsu region, and this one, 'A True Igan,' becomes available as the third quest. Don't stress about which Kuji Kiri location you visit first; the game triggers the quest based on your overall progress. The initial Kuji Kiri locations you might stumble upon are:

• Eboshigata Hachiman Shrine — Southwest of your Hideout
• Fujibayashi Homestead — Northeast of Osaka Castle
• Rolling Glen — East of Osaka Castle
• Kawachi Heights — Southeast of your Hideout

Once the quest starts, your first real objective is to Investigate Kunimiyama Fort. Head east up the stairs and find Sandayu. Pro-tip: if you haven't already, it's a good idea to pray at the shrine nearby. It gives you a temporary buff that increases your critical hit chance, which is always handy. Sandayu will tell you that one of the fort's watchtowers has gone silent and he needs you to check on the Igans stationed there.

Next up, you need to Eavesdrop on the Oda Clan Ashigaru. Make your way to Kunimiyama Fort, which is located to the southwest. Once you get to the entrance, look for a fallen log. You'll want to climb onto that, then use your Grappling Hook (press L1/LB) to swing across into the tower. After landing, hop over the wall and immediately dive into the tall grass. This is crucial for staying hidden! You'll see an enemy standing on the bridge. To deal with him quietly, press down on the D-Pad to lure him closer, then knock him out. Once he's down, cross the bridge and use your Grappling Hook again to get onto the roof.

Now, for the final part: Find the Fort Leader. Stick to the rooftops to reach the northern side of the fort without being seen. You'll spot some swordsmen chilling behind a fence. Get close enough and hold L2/LT to eavesdrop on their conversation. After that, you need to head to the very top of the watchtower. Be careful, there's a guard patrolling up there. Your best bet is to hide in the nearby tall grass and use your whistle (press down on the D-Pad again) to lure him over, then take him down stealthily. Once the coast is clear, climb to the top of the tower and examine the corpse you find there. It turns out all the Igans have been murdered. With the grim discovery made, head back to Sandayu to update him. Completing this quest will net you 500 XP and 1 Knowledge Point. Nice work!