AC Shadows Searching Sakai: Imai Sokyu’s Son & Daughter choice, explained

In Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you will hit a pretty crucial dialogue moment during the Searching Sakai quest. You will be asked about Imai Sokyu’s family, specifically whether you know his son or daughter.

On the surface, this choice might feel important, but let me tell you upfront: it doesn’t actually change much. It might seem like a big decision, but it all leads to the same outcome in the mission. Let’s dive into what’s going on here.

Imai Sokyu’s son & daughter choice in Searching Sakai quest in AC Shadows

What’s the big deal with Imai Sokyu’s son and daughter?

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During the Searching Sakai quest, Naoe’s mission is to track down a woman who shot her—the one she calls The Golden Teppo because of the fancy gilded gun she used.

In this part of the story, Naoe needs to find some gunsmiths in Sakai to get information about the shooter. The whole "son or daughter" thing comes up when Naoe is talking to some bandits who might know Imai Sokyu.

When you’re talking to those bandits, they will ask if you're with Sokyu’s son or daughter. At first, this sounds like a big deal because it might affect your interaction.

But here’s the thing: no matter what you pick, things always end up the same. You still end up in a fight with the bandits and have to chase one down for the counterfeit contracts.

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What happens after selecting a dialogue choice?

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When you get to the point in the conversation where the bandits ask about Sokyu’s son or daughter, you have three options:

1. “I know Imai Sokyu’s son.”

• If you choose this, one of the bandits will actually be open to giving you the contracts at first, but then the other one will demand money. Either way, it leads to a fight.

1. “I know Imai Sokyu’s daughter.”

• This one is interesting because Asajiro, the bandit you’re talking to, denies that Sokyu has a daughter. But guess what? It still leads to the same confrontation and you’ll have to fight.

1. “That’s none of your business.”

• This is the more aggressive response, but once again, it doesn’t stop the inevitable confrontation. You’ll still be forced into combat.

So, it really doesn’t matter which option you choose. The result is always the same: violence.

What is the canon choice?

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Now, if you’re wondering what the "right" or canon choice is, it’s actually “My name is not important.” This option avoids talking about Sokyu’s family altogether and keeps things neutral.

It doesn't cause any confusion or extra drama. After picking this, the conversation just shifts straight to the extortion attempt, and you’re right where the mission is meant to go.

How does this all tie into the quest?

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So, after dealing with the bandits and getting the contracts, Naoe will need to track down Imai Sokyu. You’ll be given a few clues to find him:

• He’s in western Settsu.
• He’s in southwestern Sakai.
• He’s located in a big house along a major street.

If you can’t find him, you can use guided exploration mode. This will give you indicators where you can directly reach him without any use of scouts.

When you meet Sokyu, you will use the fake contracts to convince him you’re trustworthy. He’ll then introduce you to his son, Sokun, who will later take you to his home.

Sokun will ask you for a fake name, so remember which one you picked earlier.

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FAQs

1. Does the choice between Imai Sokyu’s son and daughter affect the outcome of the mission?

• No, it doesn’t change anything. You will still end up in the same situation, fighting the bandits and retrieving the counterfeit contracts.

2. What happens if I choose "I know Imai Sokyu’s son"?

• The bandits will still refuse to cooperate and try to extort you for 500 Mon, leading to a confrontation. It doesn’t prevent the fight.

3. What about the “I know Imai Sokyu’s daughter” choice?

• Asajiro, one of the bandits, will deny Sokyu has a daughter, but this doesn’t change the outcome. The fight still happens.

4. What’s the best dialogue option to pick?

• The most neutral and "canon" option is “My name is not important.” It doesn’t give away too much and keeps things straightforward, moving the story along without any extra drama.

5. How do I find Imai Sokyu?

• Imai Sokyu is located in southwestern Sakai, in a large house. Use the Observe tool or a Scout to pinpoint his exact location and enter the house.

6. What do I do after I get the counterfeit contracts?

• After securing the contracts, head to Sokyu’s location, use the contracts to convince him, and proceed with your mission. You will eventually be asked to get a nice dress and learn tea etiquette for upcoming tasks.