Assassin's Creed Shadows Guide | I Would Exile Him, or I Would Forgive Him Choice

Yasuke's decision to forgive or exile a former ninja during the "Ambush Interrupted" quest in Assassin's Creed Shadows.

Game Guide by Groot on Apr 18, 2025

In the "Ambush Interrupted" quest from Assassin's Creed: Shadows, Yasuke has to choose whether to forgive a former ninja or exile him. This choice affects his relationship with Ibuki, the potential recruit, who is watching your actions.

The following is the guide of Yasuke's forgiveness or banishment of a former ninja during the "Ambush Interrupted" mission in Assassin's Creed Shadows:

Assassin's Creed Shadows Guide, I Would Exile Him, or I Would Forgive Him Choice

Option 1: Forgiveness

If you choose to forgive the man, Yasuke says, "If you kill this man, then your justice is the same as Nakatomi." Ibuki respects Yasuke's decision and the wisdom behind it. This is Yasuke's growth, empathy, and breaking the cycle of revenge. He earns Ibuki's respect, and they bond more.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Guide, I Would Exile Him, or I Would Forgive Him Choice, Option1: Forgiveness

Option 2: Exile

Yasuke says he can't stay if you exile the man because it would send the wrong message, and he might influence others negatively. Yasuke says the man must seek forgiveness on his own.

Assassin's Creed Shadows Guide, I Would Exile Him, or I Would Forgive Him Choice, Option 2: Exile

Ibuki might say it feels disrespectful, but ultimately agrees as long as the man never returns. While this option still gets Ibuki to join you, it lacks the emotional weight and mutual respect of forgiveness.

Both options get Ibuki to join you, but forgiveness is better. It deepens Yasuke's character and bond with Ibuki through empathy and moral conviction.

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