“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, it’s good to discover a Kanzashi that was stolen by a man named Tetsuo.
On this Murderer’s Creed Shadows information, we’ll offer you a full “Stray Canines” quest walkthrough, together with the place to seek out the Kanzashi and in case you ought to aspect with Yaya or Tetsuo.
The place to seek out Yaya in ‘The Stray Canines’

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The very first thing it’s good to do in “The Stray Canines” is use 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 the town space, you’ll discover Yaya doing what she does greatest: 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 move some judgement on a shrine raider who has — because the title suggests — stolen from a shrine.
Similar to in “Heads Will Roll,” you’ll be given a little bit of a false alternative right here.
- When you say “we forgive him,” you and Yaya will agree and ship the raider away.
- When you say “we punish him,” Yaya will push again and recommend that you just spare him so he can study a lesson. No matter what you choose, the thief is spared.
Regardless of a notification saying “it will affect Yaya,” we had 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 in case you’re making an attempt to make Yaya as joyful as doable, we propose you go for forgiveness — particularly in case you 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 just a little fort space that has guards posted outdoors. Climb the partitions and hang around on the rooftops. On the japanese aspect of the fort (to the proper 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 through the entrance door or a window on the highest flooring. On the principle flooring 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 informed 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 comply with shut behind till he reaches the sting of city, the place Yaya will come out of nowhere to put his ass out.
Must you aspect with Yaya or Tetsuo in ‘The Stray Canines?’

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You’ll be given one other dialogue alternative right here the place you possibly can say “it’s good to forgive one another” to Yaya and Tetsuo, or you possibly can inform Yaya “it’s good to take duty.” Your alternative adjustments Yaya’s dialogue barely, however received’t affect the precise quest in any respect, regardless of the “it will affect Yaya” warning.
After you resolve issues with Tetsuo, you’ll be given one other dialogue wheel, and this alternative really issues.
- When you say “let’s work collectively,” Yaya will be a part of you on the Hideout (and in-combat, on a cooldown) as an ally.
- When you say “I want you effectively,” she received’t change into an ally.
Yaya is superb at knocking enemies over, which generally is a large boon in case you get into fight as Naoe, so we extremely suggest you choose her up as an ally. When you inform her to hitch you, you’ll end the hunt 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 methods to get all companions and romance choices.