Part 17

Begin the mission with a Level 3 weapon. Focus on using the Divine Swallow attack on Alexei to get close, then block and evade his combos before countering with a hard combo. Maintain non-stop aggression, quickly evading his counters to stay close and prevent him from using unblockable attacks.

Upon starting, clear out ninjas and Warlocks.

Continue up the bridge. To your left, descend a stairway to find a dead body with the KUSARI-GAMA. This weapon is unwieldy and difficult to use, so it's recommended not to equip it immediately.

Across from the dead body, descend a small set of stairs to the canal. Use Water Run to reach the gondola on the far side of the canal to find CRYSTAL SKULL #10.

As you return to dry land, a new enemy, SILVER GAJA (gorgon-type snakes), will appear. Avoid water combat and fight them on dry land using Izuna Drop for an instant kill.

Return to the small bridge to encounter LYCANTHROPE WEREWOLVES, which fight similarly to Van Gelfs. Use hard combos and Ultimates to defeat them.

In the Marketplace area, clear out more wolves using Wind Blades Ninpo and Obliterations. Approach the Save Statue in the alley.

In the Outdoor Restaurant, defeat the waiting werewolves with hard combos and Ultimates.

After clearing the restaurant, CRYSTAL SKULL #11 is located on a table next to the door you entered.

Leaving the restaurant, eliminate the wolves that ambush you. Take the alley to the right, turn the corner to find a chest, then exit the area.

In Pantheon Path, obliterate the wolves emerging from the opposite bridge.

Take the small bridge where the wolves emerged to find a dead body with the SPIRIT OF THE DEVILS item. Equip it for enhanced Ninpo attacks.

Continue up the path to the giant water fountain to encounter more Gaja enemies. Use Izuna Drops for instant kills.

To find an alternate route, dive into the water near the fountain and look for an open gap. A chest next to this gap contains the GATLING GUN sub-weapon. Swim to the other side of the canal.

Emerge from the water and avoid running on it immediately due to EXPLODING JELLY FISH. Equip the Gatling Gun and shoot them down from a distance.

Once the jellyfish are cleared, proceed to the next area where more Gaja appear. To fight them, quickly get on a nearby gondola, wait for the Gaja to approach, and use Izuna Drop for an instant kill. Repeat this process.