During this mission, Jin must sneak into Shimura Castle.
Meet Yuna again at theJogaku Temple.
Just like in the prologue, you have 3 horses with different colors to choose from.
After choosing the horse, you’ve got the option to select 1 out of 3 names.
Get to Shimura Castle from the North
Jin’s new assignmentinvolves sneaking into Shimura Castle.
As an exiled, he is now an “uninvited guest” there and would be attacked on sight.
Make the long journey south.
You must reach the cliff shown in the image above.
Once you return to the present, the hero can begin the climb.
Keep climbing until you reach the castle wall - squeeze through the hole to start infiltrating it.
Attacking people from the castle can negatively affect Jin’s reputation.
However, you shouldn’t have any problems with remaining unnoticed.
Stop following the guards when they approach the water tank.
Jump into the water.
Ignore the nearest islet with guards and bonfire.
You have to reach the rocks below the damaged bridge.
Climb the rocks and walk over the fallen tree.
Swing on a rope and jump to the hook located against the cliff wall.
Climb to the upper shelf.
Continue the climb by moving sideways and jumping to the next interactive edges.
Reach the place shown in the image above and make a jump towards a new hook.

Keep going - use the grapple hook and look for interactive edges.
The linear climbing route will lead you to one of the castle’s shutters.
Get inside the building.
Get out of the building and start sneaking through the courtyard while staying close to the right wall.
Don’t get too close to encountered guards, especially those with torches.
Go through the open gate and turn left immediately.
you might climb onto the scaffolding shown in the image and reach the top shutter.
Start sneaking across the room, ignoring Lord Shimura and staying close to the right wall.
Use a ladder encountered along the way.
Reach the new shutter, which will allow you to enter the new part of the castle.
Find another ladder and use it to get to the upper floor of the building.
On this floor, focus on finding the smaller shutter shown in the picture.
Squeeze through it to reach the upper roof.
You don’t have to attack him.
Watch him with focused hearing and jump over the railing.
Enter the tower, find a hole with a ladder - descend to the lower floor.
You’ll be at the entrance toShimura’s quarters.
Put the letter on the pillow.
A cut-scene will end this task.
Rewards for completing the mission:Legend increased (xp),Eternal Blue Skystory quest unlocked.
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