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Assassin's Creed Shadows

Tradition Kuji Kiri Quest Walkthrough

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Shane Williams
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Tradition is the fourth in a series of Kuji Kiri Quests in Assassin’s Creed Shadows. It’ll require you to prove yourself to become a true Ikki. Read on to find out where you need to go and what you get for completing the quest.

Nagato is ready for you to take the oath.

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Starting the Tradition Kuji Kiri Quest

You can find Kuji Kiri’s scattered across Japan but the first four that you’ll come across in the Izumi Settsu region will have a short quest. Tradition will be the fourth one that becomes available and it doesn’t matter which location you visit as the game will automatically trigger the quest based on your progression. The Kuji Kiri can be found in the following locations:

  • Eboshigata Hachiman Shrine - Southwest of the Hideout
  • Fujibayashi Homestead - Northeast of Osaka Castle
  • Rolling Glen - East of Osaka Castle
  • Kawachi Heights - Southeast of the Hideout

Duel Fujita Juro

Talk to Sandayu who can be found standing directly in front of you and walk alongside him until you reach Aekuni Shrine, then head up the stairs and speak with Nagato and respond however you like to trigger a scene. Its time to take your oath but some people doubt you have what it takes so you’ll need to prove you have what it takes by defeating Fujita Juro in a duel.

(1 of 2) Defeat Fujita Juro in duel

Defeat Fujita Juro in duel (left), and then eavesdrop on the fighters in the fort. (right)

The best way to win this duel is by taking a defensive approach so sit back and wait for him to come at you and then parry any blue attacks and strike back one or two times and repeat. If you see a red glow then you’ll want to make sure you avoid it by dodging to the side. If you come out of the duel victorious then a fairly lengthy cutscene will play out.

Eavesdrop on the Kogan Fighters

Head up the hill to the west and crawl through the small hole in the fence to enter the Hijiyama Fort and then you’ll be tasked with eavesdropping on the Kogan Fighters. Use the Grapple Hook to reach the roof of the nearby watchtower then slowly walk up the nearby slope and grab/knockout the guard that’s looking in the opposite direction. There are two more enemies directly ahead of you, but you can safely ignore them by approaching the gate and grappling up to the roof.

(1 of 2) Head to the back of the fort and climb through this window

Head to the back of the fort and climb through this window (left), to find the Clan Plans sitting on a table inside. (right)

Eavesdrop on the fighters directly opposite you by holding L2/LT and then you’ll need to look for the Oda Clan Plans which can be found a bit deeper into the fort. Use the Grapple Point to the right and swing across, then walk up the slope and knock out the enemy to the right of the entrance. Head up to the rooftop and walk across and drop down at the back of the building, then climb through the window and grab the Oda Clans of the table to bring the quest to a close and you’ll be rewarded with 500 XP and 1 Knowledge Point.

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Guide Information
  • Publisher
    Ubisoft
  • Platforms,
    Mac, PC, PS5, XB X|S
  • Genre
    Action RPG
  • Guide Release
    18 March 2025
  • Last Updated
    28 March 2025
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