The quest 'The Twisted Tree' in Assassin’s Creed Shadows starts in Yamashiro and involves infiltrating Yamazaki Castle with the help of Ujimasa, who informs you about the Takahashi clan, rogue samurai causing trouble in Kyoto.
To begin 'The Twisted Tree,' start the 'Inside Help' quest under The Fool on the Shinbakufu Objectives board and meet Ujimasa at Kiyomizudera Temple.
There are seven Takahashi members to locate and assassinate, with two who can be spared: Goro and Ichi-Hime, as they won't seek revenge if their father dies.
Side quests like 'Help Needed,' 'Guard Assignments,' 'Family Drama,' 'Dropped Intel,' and 'Guard Duty' help uncover the Takahashi locations and prepare for the assassinations.
The rewards for defeating each Takahashi member include unique items like katanas, bows, teppos, and engravings, obtained upon looting their bodies.
After eliminating all Takahashi members, return to Ujimasa to complete the quest and receive the Yamazaki Castle Gate Key in Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
The completion of various side quests reveals the locations of all seven members of The Twisted Tree, and eliminating them rewards players with unique items and engravings.
Sparing Goro and Ichi-Hime in the quest is advised to prevent retaliation from remaining family members and does not impact the quest's outcome or rewards.
Players must carefully plan each assassination in different areas of Kyoto, considering stealth and combat strategies to overcome the Takahashi clan members.
The quest 'The Twisted Tree' provides a challenging and rewarding experience through exploration, investigation, and combat encounters in the world of Assassin’s Creed Shadows.
For more guides and walkthroughs in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, players can refer to resources on Lost Pages, Kuji-kiri, armor locations, companions, romance options, and the comprehensive game walkthrough.