Complete the optional Wutai quest in final fantasy vii. Learn how to find Yuffie and the reward for collecting all Turtle's Paradise newsletters.
This is an entirely optional quest in final fantasy vii, but a lucrative one that opens the door for more goodies later on. If you don’t care to bother with this side-quest, skip to the page “Temple of the Ancients”. Otherwise, sail back to Rocket Town. West of Rocket Town, there’s a small, vertically-oriented continent, which you can now reach with the Tiny Bronco. Sail to the southern end and disembark on a beach. After which, you’ll want to head north, up some slopes, across some bridges, and onto grasslands where you’ll find the city of Wutai.
Along the way, Yuffie will show up and offer to play scout. Before your party can question her unusual helpfulness, some Shinra soldiers show up and attack. During the battle, you might note that your combat options are somewhat limited. Fortunately, your foes aren’t too strong, so defeat them however you must. After the battle, your party will confirm the obvious; you’ve been robbed! Without Materia, the trip to Wutai will be somewhat more dangerous than it otherwise would be. If you’ve been stocking up on Materia, Yuffie may not have stolen all of it – she can only carry so much, after all – but she will have made off with your best Materia, and there’s really no option but to go after her. The critters along the way can be a hassle, especially the Thunderbirds, who can cast “Lightning”, which hits all characters for over 300 damage. If the going is tough, you can always flee from these fights for now and live to fight another day… but at least the beasties here are generous about dropping healing items. When you reach Wutai, Yuffie will be miffed at your obstinance and run off. Looks like she’s not going to make this easy…
- 1Ignore the houses to the north-east and cross two bridges to the north-west to find a large establishment outside. Read the sign out front to find out that this is the fabled “Turtle’s Paradise”. Head inside to find the Turks; Rude, Reno, and Elena. Talk to them and the two lazy men-folk will decide that you’re not worth ruining their vacation over. High-strung Elena, abandoned by her comrades, backs down. Leave them alone and prevent Rude’s booze from souring further, and head back outside.
- 2Cross a bridge to the north-east, then exit to another screen by heading north-west (away from the Save Point). Once here, head to the large house to the east and go through some doors to the north, then go behind a tapestry to the north-west, down a hallway, and loot a chest containing a Magic Shuriken; a three Materia socket, 64 Attack weapon for Yuffie.
- 3Return to the previous screen and return to the main hallway, continue south-east around a Koi pond. In the next screen go through a door to the north-east, then through a secret door to the south-east. Run down a hallway to score another chest, within which lies a Hairpin, a 57 Attack weapon for Red XIII with no Materia sockets at all.
- 4Return to the room with the secret door, then into the hallway. Continue north-west, then go north-east through some more doors to find a man named Godo laying around. Talk to him several times and he’ll deny knowing Yuffie and mention the Shinra. Afterward, Yuffie will make an appearance, provoke Godo (who clearly does know her) and run off. After Godo gives up, leave the house, then return to the previous area.
- 5Make your way to the item store near the Save Point, where you can buy some items, including Fire Veils and Swift Bolts, which you can use to substitute for your lack of Materia. At 800 Gil each, though, it’s an expensive workaround. Loot the chest in the shop to get some MP Absorb Materia.
- 6Leave the item shop and head back to the entrance of Wutai. Enter the first house to the north and a kid inside will exclaim “Oh no! More weirdos!” More, eh? Search the screen near the entrance to find Yuffie’s childishly obvious hiding place. She puts her ninja skills to good use, and you’re forced to chase her outside.
- 7Return to the Turtle’s Paradise store and search the urn - which is now curiously animated - outside. After a bit of planning, punish the urn and Yuffie will meet her match.
- 8Watch the situation with Shinra continue to develop. Back at Yuffie’s house, follow her downstairs and she’ll tell you a sad story. Cloud is in no mood to listen to her excuses, though, and will insist on having the Materia back. Press the lever she directs you to, or not, and Yuffie will do what Yuffie does best. Flip the lever again, regroup, and return to the hallway. On the wall to the south-east you’ll find the “Turtle’s Paradise No. 6” newsletter, which you should read before you leave.
- 9Time to chase down Yuffie and finally put an end to this. Return to the Turtle’s Paradise and talk to the bartender to claim your reward for finding all the posters; a Power Source, a Guard Source, and a Magic Source.
- The Adamantaimai that prowl along Wutai’s beaches can teach you the “Death Force” Enemy Skill.
- The item shop in Wutai sells Fire Veils and Swift Bolts for 800 Gil each, which can help if you are low on Materia.
- If you have read all six “Turtle’s Paradise” newsletters, returning to the Turtle’s Paradise bar will yield a reward.
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