In the Belly of the Beast quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, you play as Naoe and have to retrieve crucial delivery papers hidden within a heavily guarded estate in Kyoto. These papers aren’t clearly marked on the map so it’s complex to find their location. You’ll have to sneak through a fortress-like compound, avoid (or eliminate) samurai guards without being detected. So, here’s how to retrieve the papers in AC Shadows.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows Belly of the Beast Papers Location
The delivery papers you need for this quest are available in a private estate in central Kyoto, located west of the Nanban Temple and near Nijo Castle. This estate is not marked on the map, making it tricky to find if you’re unfamiliar with Kyoto’s structure. You have multiple entry options, but the best way depends on your playstyle.
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For a stealth action, head towards the southern or southwestern wall of the estate. Climb the outer wall and use Observation mode (or Eagle Vision) to spot the blue glow that marks the papers in the main building. Drop down into the bamboo and extended grass area to remain hidden. Sneak past guards and crawl under the house through a gap near the deck, leading to a trapdoor entrance inside.
Alternatively, kill the lone guard near the entrance. Clear out enemies along the way, and make sure servants don’t alert others. Enter through the front or side door and brute-force your way inside. The papers are inside the main central estate building. You will see them on a small desk beneath a window in a room guarded by a single samurai. Assassinate him without alerting or use a distraction to slip in unnoticed.
Backtrack through the trapdoor or the southern door. If guards are alerted, use the rooftops to escape quickly. After the area is clear, go back to Ise Sadaoki under the bridge in southern Kyoto. Once you hand over the papers, the Belly of the Beast quest ends, and you’ll next take on the Temple of the Horseman quest in Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which lets you play as Yasuke.
