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“The Broken Blacksmith” is one of several early main-story missions inGhost of Tsushima. Jin Sakai continues his quest to help Yuna free her blacksmith brother Taka, the quest’s namesake. Like most early missions inGhost of Tsushima, “The Broken Blacksmith” sets up characters that will form the bedrock of the overall narrative.
“The Broken Blacksmith” introduces both Jin and the player to Kenji, a loquacious saki salesmen who is always trying to weasel his way out of pretty much every situation he’s in, dangerous or otherwise. As will become apparent over the course of the story, Kenji’s presence is supposed to bring some levity toGhost of Tsushima’s otherwise bleak story, but he clearly has heart. Despite his initial reluctance to help, Kenji does come through when it matters. Now the plan to rescue Taka can proceed.
Meet Yuna at Her Friend’s Home in Southern Azamo
Meet Yuna at Kenji’s House
When he arrives at the meeting point, Jin will hear what will come to be a common sound: Kenji running his mouth. Even before Jin meets the bumbling saki merchant, it’s clear that he loves the sound of his own voice. At this particular moment, he and Yuna are arguing about rescuing Taka. Jin joins the conversation, ‘convincing’ Kenji to go along with Yuna’s plan to use the saki cart to get into the Azamo Bay prison camp. Kenji, despite his verbal protests, seems to be going along with the plan.
Jin Travels to Azamo Bay with Kenji and Yuna
After waiting for Kenji to pack his cart, the trio will set off for Azamo.
Mission Objectives:
After walking for a short distance, the three travelerscome across a group of Mongols. Yuna stops Jin from confronting them, convincing him to simply hide in the back of Kenji’s cart to avoid confrontation.
Kenji will successfully get Jin and Yuna through the gates of the Azamo Bay prison camp. Now it’s up to the two warriors to rescue Taka.
Jin and Yuna Infiltrate Azamo Bay Prison Camp
Once inside, Jin and Yuna must useGhost of Tsushima’s stealth mechanicsto make their way across the rooftops of the prison camp. Be careful not to be seen, as raising the alarm will men instant failure.
Once Jin makes it on to the first roof, the game will instruct him to survey the camp’s first courtyard. Look for the impossible-to-miss mission marker on top of the roof to initiate the survey.
Jin will notice an enemy in yellow, which appears to be more than just a common Mongol soldier.
Use the bamboo poles to the left of the first roof to cross the courtyard. The next section will have a clear path along the buildings to follow. The biggest challenge will bethe marketplace, which Jin and Yuna must cross at ground level.
Jin can assassinate the single Mongol guard to te right of the building, which allows them to cross the courtyard without being seen from behind. As they approach the bamboo cages, use Focused Hearing to see the location of two crossing guards. Once they pass, head into the building. There are several ways to make it on the roof, or they can remain on the ground and follow the slaver right to Taka.
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Escape the Prison Camp with Yuna and Taka
Jin and Yuna will convince a terrified Taka that they must leave the camp. Once he agrees, the trio must move quickly to get out of the campbefore the dead Mongols are found.
After reaching the North Gate:
Jin, Yuna, and Taka will not meet any resistance as they leave the camp, but the slaver’s body will be found. Hurry and get over the fence, then run out of there.
Several large groups of Mongols will be searching outside the camp. Use the pampas grass to hide until they pass.
Look for a mission marker above a patch of pampas grass. Once they reach this area, Taka will hear horses and think it’s more Mongols, but it turns out to be Kenji bringing horses for the escape.
Once the group meets with Kenji, the game will fade to black in order to indicate a passage of time. It will fade back in after sunrise, and the group has not seen any Mongols for hours. Eventually they will pull off to rest at an overlook,noting how close they are to Komatsu forge, their ultimate destination. However, for now, they will rest and recuperate.
“The Broken Blacksmith” ends here, with Taka safe. Jin vows to return to Azamo Bay to free the other captives. Taka promises to make whatever tools Jin will need to rescue his uncle.
