Kurai Eikyou is a side quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows that takes the protagonists on side missions to take 5 targets down.

The Kurai Eikyou side quest line is one of the shortest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows because of the number of targets available. Players can track down the location of the targets using their Scouts in the Yamato region.
However, it takes a lot of time to do so. Our guide provides complete information on the Kurai Eikyou targets, how to unlock them, and the rewards for taking down the targets and completing the quest line. Here’s everything you need to know about the Kurai Eikyou targets in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
All Kurai Eikyou Targets in Assassin’s Creed Shadows – How To Unlock

The Kurai Eikyou targets are a group of six sinister people who have been causing panic among the locals. Naoe and Yasuke must take these members down before they cause anyone harm.
Firstly, go to the marker as shown in the map above to start the side quest. Listed below are the Kurai Eikyou targets:
Kurai Eikyou Targets | Rewards |
The Messenger | TBD |
The Akiyama Agent | TBD |
The Blacksmith Agent | TBD |
The Katsuragi Agent | TBD |
The Tsutsui Agent | TBD |
All Kurai Eikyou Target Locations in Assassin’s Creed Shadows





Refer to the images provided to find the exact location for the targets:
- The Messenger – The first target can be found in the Nara Heartlands of the Yamato region. The Messenger lies north of the Kofukuji Pagoda synchronization point.
- The Akiyama Agent – The Akiyama Agent can be found in the Daimyo Residence, which is located in the northeastern part of Yamato.
- The Blacksmith Agent – Also in Yamato, the Blacksmith Agent is on the extreme eastern side of the region, north of Kii. Additionally, there’s the Utano Tower synchronization point a little northwest of the target’s location.
- The Katsuragi Agent – This agent can be found in the Katsuragi area in the Yamato region, south of Koriyama. Furthermore, the location is on the extreme west border of the region.
- The Tsutsui Agent – Lastly, the Tsutsui Agent can be found in the Koriyama Castle in the Yamato region. Moreover, the castle is north of Katsuragi.
Rewards for Completing Kurai Eikyou Side Quest
Once all targets have been taken down, players will receive the following items in Assassin’s Creed Shadows:
- Whisper of Muramasa – Legendary Long Katana
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