Where Do I Send Jinzaemon in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice?
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You should send Jinzaemon Kumano, the Doujun-obsessed samurai, to the Abandoned Dungeon in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. This sets in motion his unique questline, which, while morally questionable, is necessary for unlocking certain items and understanding more of the game’s unsettling lore surrounding Doujun and his experiments.
Understanding Jinzaemon’s Questline
Jinzaemon’s narrative is one of the more disturbing and ambiguous side stories within Sekiro’s brutal world. He is driven by a powerful, almost obsessive, desire to understand a particular fragrance or aroma that has captivated him. Your interaction with him forms a crucial part of this questline, and the decision of where to send him heavily impacts its outcome. Sending him to the Abandoned Dungeon links him with the sinister Doujun, leading to a series of events with significant consequences.
The Importance of Choice
The key to navigating Jinzaemon’s quest is understanding the implications of your choices. While you have only one real option in most playthroughs (sending him to the Abandoned Dungeon), recognizing the moral complexities involved is important for appreciating the game’s thematic depth. Let’s delve deeper into the specific steps and potential outcomes of this grim side quest.
Finding and Interacting with Jinzaemon
Jinzaemon is first encountered in the Senpou Temple, Mt. Kongo area. Specifically, you can find him near the Main Hall idol, searching for someone emitting a peculiar scent. He’s visibly distressed and fixated on this mysterious fragrance. Initially, he’ll ask if you smell anything particular. If you haven’t progressed far enough in the story, you won’t have the option to direct him anywhere.
To progress his quest, you need to have progressed Lady Butterfly’s storyline and have defeated her. This unlocks the knowledge and awareness required to perceive the scent Jinzaemon is seeking.
Once you’ve defeated Lady Butterfly, returning to Jinzaemon will present you with the option to tell him about Doujun in the Abandoned Dungeon. This triggers the crucial choice: where to send him?
Sending Jinzaemon to the Abandoned Dungeon: The Path Unfolds
As stated earlier, the only way to advance Jinzaemon’s storyline is to direct him to Doujun in the Abandoned Dungeon. Here’s what unfolds when you make this decision:
- Directing Jinzaemon: Tell him about Doujun in the Abandoned Dungeon.
- Finding him in the Abandoned Dungeon: Travel to the Abandoned Dungeon and locate Jinzaemon. He will be speaking with Doujun.
- Doujun’s Request: Doujun will explain his “experiment” and ask you to bring him a strong subject.
- Complete Doujun’s Experiments (Optional): You can choose to complete Doujun’s requests to bring him strong subjects. This is optional, and the consequences are ethically questionable.
Sending him here, while morally ambiguous, allows you to continue the quest and ultimately acquire the Red Carp Eyes, which are a crucial component for the Lapis Lazuli upgrade path for certain prosthetic tools.
Consequences and Moral Considerations
It’s vital to acknowledge the ethical implications of sending Jinzaemon to Doujun. Doujun’s experiments are clearly inhumane and driven by a twisted pursuit of knowledge. Sending Jinzaemon condemns him to a fate that is arguably worse than death. This highlights the game’s exploration of themes like ambition, sacrifice, and the blurred lines between right and wrong.
Failing the Questline
Failing to direct Jinzaemon, or failing to complete the subsequent steps correctly, will result in the questline ending prematurely. This means missing out on the potential rewards and the narrative insights it offers.
Rewards
Successfully completing the Doujun quest line (which includes sending Jinzaemon) rewards the player with the Red Carp Eyes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What happens if I don’t send Jinzaemon anywhere?
If you choose not to send Jinzaemon to the Abandoned Dungeon, his questline will eventually stall. He’ll remain in the Senpou Temple, perpetually searching for the scent. You will not be able to acquire the Red Carp Eyes this way.
2. Is there a “good” ending for Jinzaemon’s questline?
Unfortunately, there is no objectively “good” ending for Jinzaemon’s questline. Sending him to Doujun leads to a dark fate, but it’s the only way to progress the quest.
3. Can I send someone else to Doujun instead of Jinzaemon?
While you can offer other NPCs as test subjects for Doujun, this doesn’t influence Jinzaemon’s questline specifically. Sending Jinzaemon to Doujun is necessary to trigger his unique interaction with the Doctor.
4. What are the Red Carp Eyes used for?
The Red Carp Eyes are a required ingredient for upgrading certain prosthetic tools to their Lapis Lazuli versions. Lapis Lazuli upgrades are among the most powerful in the game.
5. Where is the Abandoned Dungeon located?
The Abandoned Dungeon is located below Ashina Castle. You can access it from the Ashina Castle idol or by taking a specific route through the castle grounds.
6. Is Doujun a mandatory boss fight?
No, Doujun himself is not a boss fight. However, his assistant may become a mini-boss depending on the choices you make during the quest.
7. Does Jinzaemon recognize me after I send him to Doujun?
Yes, Jinzaemon will recognize you when you find him in the Abandoned Dungeon, and you will be able to interact with him.
8. What happens if I kill Doujun?
Killing Doujun before completing his questline will end the quest, and you will lose access to the Red Carp Eyes and the related rewards.
9. Can I complete Jinzaemon’s questline in multiple playthroughs?
Yes, you can complete the questline in subsequent playthroughs if you missed it or made different choices in previous runs.
10. Are there any other NPCs involved in the Doujun questline besides Jinzaemon?
Yes, Anayama the Peddler can be involved. Furthermore, if you don’t send Jinzaemon, you are prompted with choosing a random Kotaro to send to him.
11. Does sending Jinzaemon to Doujun affect any other questlines in the game?
Sending Jinzaemon to Doujun does not directly affect any other major questlines, but it does contribute to the overall dark and interconnected narrative of the game.
12. Is there a way to save Jinzaemon from Doujun?
Unfortunately, there is no way to save Jinzaemon from his fate once you send him to Doujun.
13. What if I accidentally attack Jinzaemon before sending him to Doujun?
If you accidentally attack Jinzaemon, he will become hostile. You’ll need to sever the Immortality or Absolution to continue. You will also lose access to some of the questline if you kill Jinzaemon.
14. How does the Kotaro quest interact with the Doujun quest?
If you refuse to send Jinzaemon to Doujun, you are prompted with choosing a random Kotaro to send to him. It is similar to sending Jinzaemon to Doujun and is one of the options to continue Doujun’s questline.
15. Is Jinzaemon’s questline worth completing?
Despite the moral implications, Jinzaemon’s questline is worth completing for the narrative insights, lore expansion, and, most importantly, the Red Carp Eyes, which are essential for unlocking powerful prosthetic tool upgrades. Understanding the full spectrum of the game’s story often requires grappling with uncomfortable choices.