In the latest installment of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players join forces with Akechi Mitsuhide and his son-in-law, uniting with Naoe to confront Oda Nobunaga, a character suggested to embody the Horseman. During a conversation with Ise Sadaoki, the plot unfolds as he outlines Naoe’s covert entry into the Honnoji Temple, cleverly disguised within a delivery cart. However, to ensure the success of this operation, players must acquire crucial documents that authorize the cart’s entrance into the temple. This marks the initiation of the challenging Belly of the Beast quest.
Encountering Ise Sadaoki in Kyoto
The Belly of the Beast quest begins immediately after the events of the “Friend of my Enemy”quest, where you first meet Akechi Mitsuhide. Following this, players are tasked with seeking out Ise Sadaoki in Kyoto. Fortunately, this segment requires no puzzle-solving, as Sadaoki can be easily found beneath a bridge in the city.
Once players engage with Ise Sadaoki, he divulges the strategy for penetrating the Honnoji Temple by hiding Naoe within the delivery cart. Crucially, Naoe must first procure confidential documents that will grant them access past the temple’s defenses.
Locating the Documents for the Belly of the Beast Quest
The next phase of the Belly of the Beast quest involves Naoe embarking on a mission to find the necessary papers in the sprawling city of Kyoto. Navigating through this vast area can be challenging; therefore, players should first explore its streets to unveil the fog of war from their map, which will reveal various locations tied to the quest objectives.
One clue suggests that the documents are located west of the Nanban Temple. Head slightly to the west to discover a well-guarded enemy hideout. To infiltrate this stronghold, it is advisable to stay atop the rooftops while utilizing Eagle Vision to pinpoint the documents within.
Inside one of the larger buildings of the compound, players will find the papers. Stealth is key here—players should silently eliminate any guards who might interfere with their mission. Once the area is clear, collect the papers and make your way back to Ise Sadaoki.
Delivering the Papers to Ise Sadaoki
Upon returning to Ise Sadaoki with the papers, players will witness his anger directed at the failure of the previous bearer, showing the high stakes of their mission. Nevertheless, he commends Naoe for her adeptness and shares his disdain for Oda Nobunaga. With this final interaction, the quest Belly of the Beast concludes successfully, paving the way for further adventures in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.