I saw bandits and Mongols fighting on my way to Azamo Bay and I killed them all. I went up a hill to find the armor and saw Mongols holding Yamato hostage. I jumped on a guard and fought the rest to save

My journey to Azamo Bay for Tadayori's armor was interrupted by a fierce bear that unfortunately overpowered me. After returning to the path, I took down a skilled Mongol patrol and intercepted a group

The contest themes of @gamingphoto helps us seeing things in a video game that we normally ignore. I reached Tadayori's Rest, after discovering dead Mongols and evidence of another protector. Then Jin

After defeating the bandits, I followed a trail of beautiful violet flowers to the Violet Crown. I recovered a map to Tadayori's rest and navigated treacherous cliffs and wild boars to reach a massive

After enjoying a peaceful sunrise, I learned of the legendary armor of Tadayori Nagao from a peasant. I traveled to find the musician Yamato, who spoke of Tadayori's peaceful death and his vanished armor.

The contest themes of @gamingphoto helps us seeing things in a video game that we normally ignore. While riding toward Hiyoshi Pass, I rescued a peasant from bandits in the Golden Forest ang got a tip.

I investigated a blocked bridge near Hiyoshi Springs after hearing reports of Mongol archers terrorizing travelers. Under heavy fire, I had to clear out the snipers hiding in the ravine using both my bow

The contest themes of @gamingphoto helps us seeing things in a video game that we normally ignore. While riding through the Golden Forest, I encountered a peasant whose family had been taken by Mongols.

I investigated a man named Jinroku who claimed to be a legendary samurai. After finding a common farm horse and mismatched gear in the stables, Jin unmasked the fraud. Instead of a duel, the impostor begged

I infiltrated the Old Trading Post through a gap in the fence, witnessing Mongol cruelty from the rooftops. After winning a standoff at the entrance and ending a suffering guard's life, I cleared the interior

The contest themes of @gamingphoto helps us seeing things in a video game that we normally ignore. I interrupted my quest to save a civilian from Mongol torture, initiating a brutal standoff and a hard

Jin and Masako confronted the rebels responsible for the Adachi massacre, utilizing powerful stand-offs and new combat stances to clear the camp. After Sogen refused to cooperate, Masako executed him brutally.

I encountered a man Jin saved before meeting an armorer who gifted me the Samurai Clan armor, once belonging to Masako's son. After upgrading the gear, I joined Masako to tail the suspicious monk, Sogen.

I followed Lady Masako through the Golden Forest, where she revealed the tragic slaughter of her entire family by assassins. After honoring their hidden graves, we traveled to the Golden Temple. There,

The contest themes of @gamingphoto helps us seeing things in a video game that we normally ignore. I traveled to the Adachi Estate to find Lady Masako, only to be ambushed by mysterious attackers. After

I traveled to the Grotto Caves NERO site, surviving attacks from an infected wolf and a deadly Reacher. After infiltrating the cave and securing a health-boosting NERO injector, I attempted to lure out

The contest themes of @gamingphoto helps us seeing things in a video game that we normally ignore.

I investigated Fort Nakayama with Ishikawa and uncovered Tomoe's dark betrayal. After witnessing the aftermath of her cruelty, I agreed to help the Sensei after first recruiting Lady Masako Adachi.

I accidentally triggered an ambush at Fort Nakayama by shooting a beehive prematurely. After clearing the outer defenses and taking down a Mongol leader to save the Sensei, I successfully mastered the

I fought alongside Sensei Ishikawa, eventually receiving a bow as a gift after proving my marksmanship. We then moved to a vantage point overlooking Fort Nakayama to plan our attack.