Ninja Gaiden II/Chapter 5: The Aqua Capital

"Elizébet's whereabouts remain unknown, but her twisted plans continue to unfold as she unleashes the fearsome power of the Demon Statue. Wherever she goes, its power awakens one of the Four Greater Fiends from his long slumber. The roar of Greater Fiend Volf, Ruler of Storms, echoes throughout the beautiful city of canals, transforming a Gothic Castle into an evil fortress"

After the chapter begins, head forward and you will be attacked by several Purple Ninjas and Claw Ninjas. Head along the walkway toward the stairs. To the right of the stairs ahead is a Muramasa Statue. If you have a good amount of Yellow Essence, I recommend saving it because you are about to get a new weapon. Head up the stairs and to the left, down some stairs. You will be attacked by some Werewolves. Their grab attack is pretty damaging, so keep them at a distance. At the bottom of the stairs is a corpse containing a Kusari-gama. Head across the water to the opposite platform and follow this platform to the end. Here is a chest containing Red Ki Essences. Turn right and run across the water for Crystal Skull (#10) and a 20 point achievement that goes with it. Head back to where you descended the stairs. On the way back, you will be attacked by some Water Scorpions. Dispatch them with your shiny new Kusari-gama.

When you reach the bridge head across and down into the market area for another skirmish with a larger group of Werewolves. Take them out, smash the crates and barrels in the area for some Yellow Essences and then head forward and left through the archway to find a Dragon Statue. Save/heal and head through the door at the top of the short stairway. Immediately through the door, you will be attacked by four Werewolves and a Greater Werewolf. Kill them and look on the table to the right of where you entered for another Crystal Skull (#11). Head over the bridge to the right and kill the four Werewolves that attack you. From here, head right and then right again. In the back left corner of the alley, perform a Flying Bird in the shaft and kill the two ninjas that attack you. Search the corpse for a Talisman of Rebirth. Drop down.

Back in the alley, walk straight ahead and down some steps. Head left at the bottom of the stairs and open the chest for an Herb of Spiritual Life. Head back up the stairs, right and across the bridge. When you enter the open area, you will be attacked by about 8-9 Werewolves. Stay on the bridge to prevent yourself from being ganged up on and just focus on cutting off limbs and doing Obliteration Techniques. Cross over the small bridge ahead and into a courtyard. Search the corpse there for a Spirit of the Devils. Return to the cobblestone pathway and head toward the colonnade and fountain ahead.

When you reach the fountain, you will be attacked by three more Water Scorpions. Hop into the fountain and toward the back to find a chest containing a Gatling Spear Gun. Finally you have weapon that is semi-usable underwater. Swim into the tunnel to the left of the chest. After exiting the tunnel, head left and take out several Squid with your new Gatling Gun. Water run past where you took out the Squid and to the left. Several more Water Scorpions will attack you here. Try not to do any ground thrust attacks or you will end up below the surface of the water while they pummel you from above. Turn right before going under the bridge to see several Squid. Kill them off with your Gatling Gun and swim into the alley they were blocking. Swim immediately left and down to find another Crystal Skull (#12). Swim out of the alley and right, under the bridge. Water run down the snaking canal until you come to a dead end and a gondola in front of an open door. Jump in and use the Dragon Statue inside to Save/Heal. Head up the stairs.

At the top of the stairs, head through the door and you will be ambushed by Purple Fiends and several Bat Fiends as well. This is a pretty tough battle as the Bat Fiends will suppress you with fire breath from above while the Purple Fiends can get pretty grabby in these close quarters. If you have equipped your Talisman of Rebirth, I recommend unequipping it here as the Save Point is close by. When your foes perish, head right to find a Muramasa statue. At the top of the stairs, by the Muramasa statue is a door. Enter and open the chest within to find a Bridge Gate Key. Search the desk for Hinomaru's Notebook. Head out the door and left toward the large gate at the opposite end of the street. Use the Bridge Gate Key and head out onto the bridge.

When you reach the bridge, be ready for the fight of your life. A few large waves of Werewolves and Greater Werewolves will attack you here. Keep herding them back either with your Kusari-gama or Lunar Staff and try for Obliterations and Ultimate Techniques to get several kills at a time, but also rack up some Yellow Essence.