The Conspirator(Masako Tale 8 of 9) is a side tale in Ghost of Tsushima. This walkthrough will guide you through all objectives of The Conspirator Side Quest.
The Conspirator is unlocked when you’ve completed The Thief and Wolves at the Gates.
Side Tale: The Conspirator
Act: 2
Region: Toyotama
Quest Giver: Masako
Requirement: Complete The Thief and Wolves at the Gates.
Rewards: Minor Legend Increase, Minor Melee Charm, Samurai Clan Armor Dye
Mission Info: (Masako Tale 8 of 9). A Masako Tale (8 of 9). Lady Masako’s list of conspirators grows thin, but the person who organized the attack on clan Adachi is yet to be found. Masako has gone to Otsuna. Perhaps she has new information.
Objectives:
- Speak with Masako
- Speak with the monk
- Speak with Masako
- Follow Masako
- Defeat the Mongols
- Follow Masako
- Defeat the Mongol
- Get inside Red Leaf Temple
- Save Junshin from the Mongols
- Duel with Masako
- Defeat the Mongols
- Speak with Masako
- Search for Junshin’s tracks
- Track Junshin
- Speak with Junshin
Starting Location: The Conspirator
Speak with Masako
Masako can be found at Kushi graveyard, err, ‘chatting’ with a monk.
Speak with the monk
Once Masako walks off, chat to the monk.
Speak with Masako
Now approach Masako who is on the cliff overlooking the fields.
Follow Masako
Get on your horse and follow Masako west, through a forest where you’ll encounter screaming peasants and blood. You’ll dismount and head through a forest where you’ll encounter enemies.
Defeat the Mongols
You’ll encounter 5 blue-armored Mongols at the crossroads, who by now should be easy prey.
Follow Masako
Head up a nearby road and you’ll see the entrance to the temple. You’ll get a short cutscene.
Defeat the Mongol
This couldn’t be easier. Approach the Mongol and press 
to assassinate him.
Get inside Red Leaf Temple
This is a really tough infiltration mission. Walk up to the front door and press 
to open it.
Save Junshin from the Mongols
Kill the Mongols inside, which you can do in one go with a chain assassination.
Duel with Masako
This is an unexpected turn — you’ll have to fight Masako in a duel. She has seemingly less health than other duellists and her attacks are easily telegraphed. If you have Dance of Wrath by now, you can spam it to practically win the fight without any effort. If not, you should be well trained in the art of dodging and parrying by now.
Defeat the Mongols
You’ll be ambushed by a group of Mongols, mainly consisting of all types of blue armor varieties and a Leader. Wipe them out with your various stances.
Speak with Masako
Talk with Masako automatically and a cutscene will play.
Search for Junshin’s tracks
Junshin’s tracks can be found in front of the temple steps.
Track Junshin
Head up the path and through the forest, past the Fox Den and find Junshin hiding under an overhanging rock.
Speak with Junshin
Approach Junshin and watch the cutscene.
This finishes The Conspirator quest in Ghost of Tsushima.
For all other Quest Walkthroughs, check out our complete Ghost of Tsushima Walkthrough (All Tales).
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