Conquer the Underground Temple in Onimusha: Way of the Sword

Alright, you've made it to the Underground Temple! It's not too tricky, but there are a few things to watch out for. Let's get through this.

Walkthrough

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As soon as you enter, head north (that's Samanosuke's right). You'll round a corner to a dead end. Be ready for some Demons to attack – take them out and grab the souls they drop. There are quite a few here, so keep an eye on your surroundings so they don't get the drop on you.
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Once all the Demons are dealt with, check the wall. You'll find the Seiryu.
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Now, look at the corner of the hall opposite where you found the Seiryu, near the door you entered from. Examine the ground – you'll find your first piece of Fluorite.
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Head down the other path until you reach a door. Go through it into the next room.
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Smash the pots lining the sides of this room. The one on the left side, farthest from the door you just entered, has a secret treasure chest. Inside, you'll find Journal #1. Read it!
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After reading the journal, approach the glowing blue object on the altar in the center of the room. This is the Thunder Orb. Grab it!
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Head to the left of the altar and run down the hallway you find.
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Along this hallway, you'll spot a treasure chest tucked into a small crevice. To open it, you'll need to solve a simple lock puzzle: move the left-sided numbers, then the right-sided numbers, and then the left-sided numbers again. Inside this chest is the Rope Ladder.
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With the Rope Ladder in hand, head up the stairs further up the path. This will lead you out of the Temple.

Tips

Don't get overwhelmed by the number of Demons in the first area. Focus on one at a time and keep your back to a wall if you can to avoid getting surrounded.
The journal entry might give you a hint about what's to come, so it's always worth reading!
The chest puzzle is straightforward, just follow the sequence.

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