Part 77

First things first, hit up the SHRINE near the start and then head outside. You'll be in the first area, and the caves are initially blocked off. Your first real challenge is through the first door on the right: a LARGE Skeleton Warrior. Don't get cornered out by the entrance; go in with him. Dodge to the side when he attacks, get your hits in, and make sure to purify the area to prevent him from draining your Ki. He's not too tough, just keep dodging and attacking. Once he's down, open the [_BIG CHEST_] he was guarding.

Head back outside. You'll see a 'Biwa' enemy near the hot spring. These guys are annoying because they can create miasma and summon spirits. Take him out, then deal with the Dweller nearby and another one on the ledge ahead. After that, clear out the patrolling yokai. Use the hot spring for a nice Ki regen boost!

Continue past the tunnel and take out the Dwellers you find there, including one hiding in a small side tunnel. Grab the [_CORPSE_] in that small tunnel. Now, head into the main tunnel. If you go into the left room, you'll find another Biwa enemy hiding behind a box. Be careful, as he might summon a Revenant (he did for me!). There's also a SHRINE in this area, so make sure to activate it and collect any Amrita.

Return to the main tunnel and proceed further. Open the door on the left. The room looks empty at first, but a GIANT Skeleton Warrior is waiting for you. Defeat him, and then search behind him in the room filled with junk to find another [_CORPSE_]. You can also take out another Biwa enemy down this path if you missed him earlier.

Head back to the tunnel and continue towards the camp area. This section turns into an ARENA FIGHT with multiple waves of enemies. Before you trigger the fight, check the room on the left for a [_CHEST_]. Once you're ready, head to the middle of the camp to start the battle.

The fight begins with two small Skeleton Warriors. After them, three small spirits will appear. Take these out quickly so they don't interfere with the next wave: a LARGE Skeleton Warrior and a Fiend will emerge, along with a Skeleton Archer positioned up on a ramp. Prioritize taking out the archer first. Then, kite the larger enemies around the rock formation, attacking them when it's safe until they're defeated. One of them will drop the [_BOSS'S ROOM KEY_] – this is what we need!

Grab the key and head up the ramp, then into the room. You'll find a Bawi enemy in here. You MUST kill him, otherwise, you'll be stuck fighting Revenants endlessly. Trust me, it's a pain! Once the Bawi is defeated, the mission is complete. Good job!

Your objective is to Find a gift for Tachibana Muneshige with Ginchiyo. First, grab the [_CORPSE_] to your left. Then, activate the Kodama Shrine and take care of any business you need to. You'll have two paths: left into the ruins or above ground. The game directs you towards the ruins, but let's explore above ground first.

Head up the hill to the left to find and defeat a Large Skeleton Warrior. Then, go to the back of the house. Watch out for a Dweller on the roof throwing bombs. Defeat the yokai in the back and proceed past the house to find a door on the other side leading to a [_BIG CHEST_]. Inside, you'll find a Skeleton Warrior and a poison-spitting statue in the corner. It's best to leave the statue alone for now, as stepping near it might cause the floor to collapse, sending you down.

Go back outside and continue straight to the back of the field. You'll see several 'dead' skeletons, including two normal ones and a giant one. Behind the rock at the very back, you'll find a [_CORPSE_].