Assassin’s Creed Shadows introduces players to a rich tapestry of romance options, allowing characters like Naoe and Yasuke to forge deeper connections within its immersive RPG framework. A particularly intriguing character is Gennojo, a thief who encounters Naoe during the main storyline mission, The Fool. With the right decisions in subsequent quests, players can not only recruit Gennojo as an ally for the League but also cultivate a romantic relationship with him.
Recruiting and Romancing Gennojo in AC Shadows
Throughout interactions with Gennojo, Naoe is presented with dialog choices that shape the nature of their relationship. To establish Gennojo as a romantic partner, players should aim to select options adorned with a heart symbol. Below is a comprehensive guide to crucial decision points that will influence whether Gennojo serves as a mere acquaintance or a romantic companion for Naoe.
Lost Honor (Story Quest)
The quest Lost Honor marks the beginning of Naoe’s journey with Gennojo. Following a confrontation with the enemy Ise Sadaoki, Naoe and Gennojo share a pivotal conversation offering the following dialog choices:
- You might be right.
- You are misguided.
Sake and Swords (Gennojo Questline)
Next, in the Sake and Swords quest, Naoe is tasked with meeting Gennojo near Ogura Pond in Yamashiro province. Players will find him inebriated, causing quite a scene. During this encounter, the available dialog options include:
- You’re putting everyone in danger.
- I’m not interested.
- Depends on what you’re offering.
Opting for “Depends on what you’re offering” signifies a deeper interest from Naoe toward Gennojo. Choosing the other two options will still allow Gennojo to join the League, albeit without the romantic angle.
Honor Among Thieves (Gennojo Questline)
In the next segment of Gennojo’s story, titled Honor Among Thieves, Naoe must meet Gennojo at Shokokuji Temple in Kyoto. He tasks her with stealing a scroll from the Kubo Sama Old Residence. Upon retrieval, Gennojo’s flirtatious demeanor comes into play, and players face these dialog choices:
- This is serious.
- I’m keeping it, then.
Selecting “This is serious“will discourage Gennojo’s flirtation while still allowing recruitment. Conversely, responding with “I’m keeping it, then“opens the door to a romantic liaison.
Stolen Hearts (Gennojo Questline)
Following the previous quest, players will embark on Stolen Hearts, where Naoe must rescue Gennojo from enemy soldiers at the Hills of Meeting. After she finds him injured, dialog choices include:
- You should embrace your past.
- I’d like to embrace you.
To pursue a romantic path, choosing “I’d like to embrace you“leads to an intimate moment between the characters. Alternatively, selecting “You should embrace your past“will sever romantic prospects, though Gennojo remains recruitable.
The Godless Harvest (Gennojo Questline)
In the final leg of Gennojo’s journey, the quest The Godless Harvest determines both his fate and involvement in the League. After Naoe infiltrates Nijo Palace for a critical mission, players must navigate a tense situation during a boss fight with Tatsugoro. Following this confrontation, Gennojo is poised to blow up a rice shed, presenting players with three vital choices:
- Stop Gennojo.
- Soothe Gennojo.
- Do nothing.
It’s important to avoid selecting “Do nothing“, as it leads to tragic consequences for Gennojo. Opting for either of the other two choices will ensure his safety and secure his place as an ally within Assassin’s Creed Shadows.