In the tumultuous world of *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, chaos and conflict often breed opportunities for exploitation. Amidst this turmoil, the Brotherhood, led by Naoe and Yasuke, stands as a beacon of justice, protecting the innocent from those who seek to profit from their misery. If you're on a quest to bring justice to the region by finding and eliminating all Kabukimono members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*, we're here to guide you through the process.
Your journey to track down the Kabukimono begins in the Settsu region. Here, you'll meet the benevolent priest, Shin’nyo, who will entrust you with the task of rooting out these lawless ronin and restoring peace to the area. The Kabukimono are a band of colorful yet ruthless ronin who disregard the laws of the land, causing havoc and harm without remorse. It's up to the assassins to turn the tables and bring tranquility back to the people.
There are eight distinct targets within the Kabukimono faction that you need to eliminate.
While *Assassin’s Creed Shadows* encourages exploration and discovery, leaving you to piece together clues to locate your targets, we can help you save time and effort by pinpointing the exact locations of each Kabukimono member:
The Ghost General, leader of the ravenous Hungry Ghosts gang, can be found in the city of Sakai in the southwestern part of the Izumi Settsu region. Head to the western part of the city to locate the Money Changer District, where the Ghost General resides. Given the numbers against you, it's advisable to pick off his followers one by one before engaging him directly, or utilize Yasuke’s strength to level the playing field.
The Grave Dancer, who leads the Defilers, a gang that disrespects even the sanctity of graves, can be found near the Sumiyoshi Shrine, south of Osaka. From Sakai, travel northeast along the main road out of the city until you reach the shrine. Here, you'll find the Grave Dancer among the graves, ready to be sent to his own final resting place using your Hidden Blade or any weapon of your choice.
The Ember, leader of the Firebrands, a group intent on purifying the world through fire and destruction, is located in Osaka, north of Sakai. Navigate to the Fishermen’s District and continue north to find some burned-down buildings, where the Ember awaits. Be cautious of your surroundings and eliminate any other combatants before confronting this pyromaniac to ensure a safer battle.
Big Sueki, who leads a gang of sake-loving ronin, can be found in Muko Post Town, just north of Amagasaki Castle in the western part of Izumi Settsu. Look for the moat to find the location nearby. Use the surrounding bamboo and thickets to approach stealthily and end their revelry with a surprise attack.
The Chief Cuckoo, once an honorable samurai now fallen from grace, is located in the city of Katano, centrally positioned in the Izumi Settsu region. Head to the southern edge of the town to find the Katano Oil Trading location, where the Chief Cuckoo awaits. Utilize the environment to your advantage and bring this villain to a dramatic end.
After dealing with the other Kabukimono members, you'll face the final three: Corrupt Blade, Laughing Man, and Peacock. Head to the Nishinomiya Shrine, west of Amagasaki Castle, where you'll have the option to confront them individually or together. Opting for the latter will save time. From the shrine, travel west to Kakogawa Estuary, then northeast along the roads to reach Takagi Otsuka Fort. Continue east to find the trio in a courtyard next to a medium-sized hut. This battle will be challenging, but you can use the NPCs present to distract the enemies and strike when the opportunity arises. Eliminate all three to completely eradicate the Kabukimono threat.
That's everything you need to know about locating and eliminating all Kabukimono members in *Assassin’s Creed Shadows*. For more tips and guides, be sure to check out The Escapist.