Laid to Rest (Ishikawa Tale 9 of 9) is a side tale in Ghost of Tsushima. This walkthrough will guide you through all objectives of the Laid to Rest Side Quest.
Laid to Rest is unlocked when you’ve completed Friends in Passing.
Side Tale: Laid to Rest
Act: 3
Region: Kamiagata / Toyotama
Quest Giver: Ishikawa
Requirement: having completed Friends in Passing
Rewards: Minor Legend Increase, Minor Ranged Charm, Half Bow Dye
Mission Info: (Ishikawa Tale 9 of 9).Tomoe’s Mongol archers are planning a surprise attach on Umugi Cove. I can’t trust Tomoe, but Sensei Ishikawa and I need her help to stop the Mongols and save the town from annihilation.
Objectives:
- Meet Sensei Ishikawa near the Umugi Border
- Ride with Ishikawa
- Sneak Up on the Gambling Den
- Confront Tomoe
- Survive the Mongol Ambush
- Stay with Ishikawa and Tomoe
- Defeat the Mongol Patrol
- Stay with Ishikawa and Tomoe
- Defeat the Mongols
- Take Cover in the Nearby Grove
- Don’t Let the Mongols See You – Stay with Ishikawa and Tomoe
- Don’t Let the Mongols See You – Kill on the of Mongol Guards
- Don’t Let the Mongols See You – Stay with Ishikawa and Tomoe
- Don’t Let the Mongols See You – Kill one of the Mongols in the Camp
- Don’t Let the Mongols See You – Stay with Ishikawa and Tomoe
- Don’t Let the Mongols See You – Find a Way through the Bog
- Wait for Tomoe to Get in Position
- Reach the Encounter Area
- Defeat the Force Threatening Umugi Cove
- Speak with Ishikawa
- Catch up to Tomoe
- Ask the Bystander about Tomoe
- Don’t Let Tomoe Get Off the Island
Starting Location: Kazumasa’s Isle, Toyotama
Meet Sensei Ishikawa near the Umugi Border
Travel to Kazumasa’s Isle in Toyotama. If you’ve discovered the Fox Den near the tale marker, you can fast travel to this to make things quicker. Ishikawa will wait for you in a burnt-down village.
Ride with Ishikawa
Now ride with Ishikawa to a new location.
Sneak Up on the Gambling Den
At your new location, crouch and follow Ishikawa until he stops to hide behind a rock.
Confront Tomoe
Now head to the fishing hut and climb the ladder to speak with Tomoe.
Survive the Mongol Ambush
After talking with Tomoe, a Mongol ambush party will attack you. There are various enemy types here, so a combination of the various Stances will do the trick.
Stay with Ishikawa and Tomoe
After getting rid of the Mongols, follow Ishikawa and Tomoe.
Defeat the Mongol Patrol
As you follow your friends, a new Mongol patrol will sneak up on you, mainly archers. Direct approach or using throwables is a good way to get rid of them.
Stay with Ishikawa and Tomoe
Now continue on with your friends.
Defeat the Mongols
Shortly after a new party of Mongols will attack you. Get rid of them to continue. Here we have a good combination of all enemy types, so switching between the various Stances is a good way to quickly dispose of them all.
Take Cover in the Nearby Grove
Now, head to your new tale marker and hide in the grove.
Don’t Let the Mongols See You – Stay with Ishikawa and Tomoe
Now follow Ishikawa and Tomoe to the nearby patch of pampas grass. Make sure to crouch in order to avoid being spotted by the Mongols.
Don’t Let the Mongols See You – Kill One of the Mongol Guards
From the patch of pampas grass, take out your bow and headshot one of the two Mongol guards with a sword sign above their head. Doing so will allow you to continue on.
Don’t Let the Mongols See You – Stay with Ishikawa and Tomoe
After killing the two guards, follow Ishikawa and Tomoe to a new patch of pampas grass. Remain hidden.
Don’t Let the Mongols See You – Kill one of the Mongols in the Camp
Shortly after, more Mongols will group around some fire. When they stop speaking and your companions give you the say-so, approach the one that’s closest to the fire for a stealth assassination. Don’t worry about the other two Mongols as your friends will take care of them.
Don’t Let the Mongols See You – Stay with Ishikawa and Tomoe
After getting rid of three Mongols by the fire, regroup with your companions. No need to stay crouched anymore, the coast is clear.
Don’t Let the Mongols See You – Find a Way through the Bog
You’re now at a swamp section surrounded by Mongols. To get to your new tale marker, stick to the pampas grass to avoid being detected. If you’re seen, you’ll restart from the previous checkpoint (start of this section).
Wait for Tomoe to Get in Position
At your new tale marker, wait in the pampas grass with Ishikawa as Tomow gets in position to strike.
Reach the Encounter Area
Now head to the area with the enemies and get ready to get rid of them.
Defeat the Force Threatening Umugi Cove
There are various enemy types here, so using a mix of all Stances is a sure-fire way to eliminate them in the quickest way possible.
Speak with Ishikawa
Now head towards Ishikawa to speak with him.
Catch up to Tomoe
Follow Ishikawa to Umugi Cove to catch up to Tomoe.
Ask the Bystander about Tomoe
As you approach the entrance to Umugi Cover, you will have to ask a bystander about Tomoe’s whereabouts.
Don’t Let Tomoe Get Off the Island
Now run to your new tale marker to prevent Tomoe from getting off the island. After the brief cutscene, this part of Ishikawa’s tale will end.
This finishes the Laid to Rest quest in Ghost of Tsushima and the whole Ishikawa’s tale. Completing Ishikawa’s tale will unlock 
The Unbending Archer.
For all other Quest Walkthroughs, check out our complete Ghost of Tsushima Walkthrough (All Tales).
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