“The Stray Canines” is the ultimate quest you’ll want to finish to recruit Yaya the monk as an ally in Murderer’s Creed Shadows. In it, that you must discover a Kanzashi that was stolen by a man named Tetsuo.
On this Murderer’s Creed Shadows information, we’ll provide you with a full “Stray Canines” quest walkthrough, together with the place to seek out the Kanzashi and for those who ought to facet with Yaya or Tetsuo.
The place to seek out Yaya in ‘The Stray Canines’

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The very first thing that you must do in “The Stray Canines” is locate Yaya after “Heads Will Roll” — the pre-requisite quest, which you’ll full in the course of the assassination of The Wounded. You’ll discover her north of Sakai, within the western a part of Osaka, within the Fisherman’s District. The target is a straight shot north from the Sakai Kakurega.
When you attain town space, you’ll discover Yaya doing what she does finest: smashing heads. Assist her kill the remaining enemies after which discuss to her.
Must you punish or forgive the shrine raider in ‘The Stray Canines’?

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When you’re speaking with Yaya, you’ll be requested to cross some judgement on a shrine raider who has — because the identify suggests — stolen from a shrine.
Identical to in “Heads Will Roll,” you’ll be given a little bit of a false selection right here.
- For those who say “we forgive him,” you and Yaya will agree and ship the raider away.
- For those who say “we punish him,” Yaya will push again and counsel that you simply spare him so he can be taught a lesson. No matter what you decide, the thief is spared.
Regardless of a notification saying “it will influence Yaya,” we have been capable of recruit her as an ally on the finish of the mission each after we voted to punish the thief and after we replayed the mission and voted to save lots of him. However for those who’re making an attempt to make Yaya as blissful as potential, we propose you go for forgiveness — particularly for those who angered Yaya throughout ‘Heads Will Roll’ by voting to execute the guards.
Kanzashi location in ‘The Stray Canines’

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After speaking to Yaya and following her, she’ll ship you to discover a Kanzashi, which is being held within the Church of Takatsuki.
Journey to the Takatsuki Kakurega and head straight west. You’ll discover a bit fort space that has guards posted exterior. Climb the partitions and hang around on the rooftops. On the jap facet of the fort (to the suitable from the entrance gate), you’ll discover a tall constructing that has a big stone Christian cross caught into its entrance yard.

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Enter the constructing by way of the entrance door or a window on the highest ground. On the primary ground of the church, you’ll discover Tetsuo. Confront him and he’ll run from you.

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At this level you’ll be instructed to “chase Tetsuo.” However this isn’t like different Murderer’s Creed video games the place the purpose is to catch up and assassinate the poor man. As a substitute, simply observe shut behind till he reaches the sting of city, the place Yaya will come out of nowhere to put his ass out.
Must you facet with Yaya or Tetsuo in ‘The Stray Canines?’

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You’ll be given one other dialogue selection right here the place you may say “that you must forgive one another” to Yaya and Tetsuo, or you may inform Yaya “that you must take accountability.” Your selection adjustments Yaya’s dialogue barely, however gained’t influence the precise quest in any respect, regardless of the “it will influence Yaya” warning.
After you resolve issues with Tetsuo, you’ll be given one other dialogue wheel, and this selection truly issues.
- For those who say “let’s work collectively,” Yaya will be a part of you on the Hideout (and in-combat, on a cooldown) as an ally.
- For those who say “I want you effectively,” she gained’t develop into an ally.
Yaya is superb at knocking enemies over, which is usually a big boon for those who get into fight as Naoe, so we extremely suggest you decide her up as an ally. When you inform her to hitch you, you’ll end the search and Yaya will be a part of your crew.
For extra Murderer’s Creed Shadows guides, see our operating lists of Misplaced Pages, Kuji-kiri, and armor places. Or see our full Murderer’s Creed Shadows walkthrough, and our guides on how one can get all companions and romance choices.