The Poison and Lies quest delivers one of Ghost of Yotei’s most shocking story revelations as Atsu hunts down the Kitsune, a member of the Yotei Six who helped execute her mother. This pivotal mission combines challenging puzzles, intense combat, and a jaw-dropping twist that redefines everything you thought you knew.
Ready to uncover the truth? Here’s your complete walkthrough to conquering this unforgettable quest.
Ghost of Yotei Starting the Quest
After completing The Way of the Shamisen quest, head to the northern side of Red Crane Inn where Oyuki scouts the Matsumae camp. Speak with her to begin your infiltration of the Kitsune’s secret toxin harvesting location.
Key Puzzle Solutions
Pedestal Under the Tree Puzzle
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Grab burning torch from stove |
| 2 | Light lantern near left lying-down fox statue |
| 3 | Light lantern near right upward-looking fox statue |
| 4 | Light lanterns beside two lying-down statues next to upward-looking one |
| 5 | Place Kitsune puzzle box in pedestal (press R2) |
This sequence unlocks the forest path forward. Continue until you reach a wooden bridge where three rotating fox statues await.
Rotating Fox Statue Puzzle
The three pedestals each display fox statues in different poses. Here’s the solution:
- Sitting fox: Rotate AWAY
- Right paw raised fox: Rotate LEFT
- Lying down fox: Rotate RIGHT
Correct positioning reveals a hidden passage through the forest. Follow it carefully, watching for Oyuki’s trap warnings.
Blue Lantern Door Puzzle
Four fox statues guard this gate—two on stone pedestals, two on wooden ones. The trick? Swap the wooden pedestal statues:
- Pick up left wooden pedestal statue
- Place it on the ground temporarily
- Grab right wooden pedestal statue
- Move it to the now-empty left pedestal
- Place ground statue on right pedestal
The gate opens automatically once you complete the swap.
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Combat Tips: Defeating Nine Tails Enemies
Throughout the quest, ambushes by Nine Tails shinobi test your combat skills. These encounters prepare you for the climactic showdown with the Kitsune himself, whose kusarigama strikes are devastatingly fast.
Boss Fight Strategy: Hold L1 to block the Kitsune’s rapid swings, dodge when he overextends, then counter-attack during recovery windows. Maintain distance to avoid his close-range poison attacks.
The Stunning Twist
Just when victory seems certain, Atsu realizes she’s been poisoned. As consciousness fades, the game delivers its shocking revelation: Oyuki, your trusted ally, is the original Kitsune who was present during Yone’s execution. The hallucination sequences brilliantly reveal that the Kitsune actually saved young Atsu despite Lord Saito’s orders.
This twist transforms your entire journey, forcing you to reconsider every interaction with Oyuki throughout the game. Before departing, she leaves a note requesting a meeting, setting up the next chapter in Atsu’s quest for truth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I avoid dying to the Kitsune’s poison during the final fight?
You cannot completely avoid the poison—it’s scripted into the story. Focus on dealing maximum damage before the poisoning cutscene triggers. Block his kusarigama swings with L1, maintain distance, and strike during his recovery animations. Oyuki will intervene before the fatal blow.
Q: Is Oyuki actually the villain after the Poison and Lies quest revelation?
The reveal is intentionally ambiguous. While Oyuki was indeed the Kitsune who participated in Yone’s execution, she also disobeyed Lord Saito’s orders to save young Atsu. The quest suggests moral complexity rather than simple villainy, leaving players to judge her actions as the story continues.
