For many loyal shinobi who have roamed feudal Japan since the game's 2025 debut, the Chase the Morning trophy remains an oddly elusive goal. Not because it demands a perfect assassination or a blindingly fast traversal, but because the game – with a coy, almost artistic stubbornness – never spells out exactly how to hang Naoe and Yasuke’s delicate Sumi-e paintings on the hideout walls. The cursor hovers over blank spaces, the inventory seems full of earned masterpieces, yet that trophy stays locked. Well, it’s not rocket science, but it’s been a head‑scratcher long enough to fill community forums with pleading questions even in 2026. Today, we’re finally drawing back the curtain.

Before any brushstroke touches the wall, you first need to make your way to the League’s Hideout. That sprawling, ever‑growing sanctuary is your canvas. Once there, look for the unassuming modification table sitting in the Hiroma – the main house. It doesn’t bite, but it holds the power to transform a dusty refuge into a home dripping with personality. Give the table a nudge, and the Hideout modification mode springs to life.

The Step‑by‑Step Placement Guide

From here, the path to the Chase the Morning achievement follows a precise menu trail. First, ensure you have a Study built on your hideout grounds. If not, it’s a worthwhile investment – beyond art, the Study feeds your progression in other subtle ways. Select that building, hit ‘Customize’, and then scroll to the right until you spot ‘Station Sets’. This is where the magic happens, though the option tends to hide in plain sight. Select Set 2, which specifically includes a Hanging Wall placement. Now, scroll right once more, and you’ll see all the Sumi‑e paintings you’ve collected during your adventures. Choose the one that speaks to you – perhaps a fleeting bird captured in ink, or a ferocious legendary beast – and place it on the wall. The moment it settles into the frame, the Chase the Morning trophy or achievement should pop, rewarding your patience with a satisfying digital “ding.” It feels like the game finally exhales, admitting, “There, you’ve earned it.”

Don’t think the Hiroma is your only option. The same configuration works in other buildings that share the flexibility of the Study, such as the Dojo or the Tea Room. Any room that offers a Set with Artwork placement lets you hang Sumi‑e. So if you’re a stickler for symmetry, spreading a few paintings across multiple rooms not only brightens the hideout but also lines up perfectly with unlocking that stubborn trophy.

Why Sumi‑e Matters (and Where to Find Them)

These ink‑wash marvels aren’t just pretty wall fillers. Each painting you hang represents a completed Sumi‑e challenge, including the Legendary Animal Sumi‑e hidden across the vast map. The real trick, and a source of endless murmured curses, is that certain painting spots only reveal themselves during specific seasons. Summer might hide a silent crane in a bamboo grove, while winter unfurls a snow‑dusted fox near a frozen shrine. It’s as if the art itself plays a coy game of hide‑and‑seek, refusing to appear unless the weather matches its mood. So if a spot seems empty, don’t pull your hair out – cycle through the seasons and try again. These paintings also serve a dual purpose: every completed Sumi‑e challenge yields Knowledge points, the very currency needed to unlock and upgrade Naoe and Yasuke’s abilities. The walls of your hideout thus become a gallery of wisdom, silently boosting your arsenal.

Customizing Beyond Paintings

Once you’ve mastered the art of hanging, the interior design bug can bite deep. For those wanting to display Statuettes, bizarre trinkets, or other decorative flotsam collected from the world, you’ll need to switch to Set 1 or Set 3 – the ones that come with Shelves rather than hanging mounts. The process mirrors the Sumi‑e ritual: enter customization, select the right Station Set, scroll to the empty slots, and gently place your items. The shelves wait patiently, ready to show off everything from lucky cat statues to pieces of lost armor. And yes, the game won’t stop you if you decide to fill an entire wall with identical Cat Artwork. You can turn the hideout into a full‑blown feline gallery, though a real fluffy pet might glance at you with quiet judgment. Most players, however, find it far more heartwarming to fill the space with actual animal companions rather than just their ink‑drawn likenesses.

...and isn’t that the deeper pull of the hideout? After every blood‑soaked mission and moonlit rooftop escape, you return to a place that feels less like a safehouse and more like a reflection of your journey. The Sumi‑e paintings, those seasonal trophies, whisper stories of challenges conquered. The shelves, cluttered with oddities, speak of a thousand forgotten corners explored.

Final Touches for the Aspiring Curator

Before you rush off to redecorate, keep a few quiet rhythms in mind. The seasonal nature of Sumi‑e spots means you should plan a loose rotation – visit a suspected location, change the season, fast‑travel to refresh the area, and search again. This gentle persistence not only unlocks the Chase the Morning achievement but also steadily builds your Knowledge pool, making Naoe’s stealth deadlier and Yasuke’s blade heavier. And remember, every wall is mutable. If a painting doesn’t gel with the room’s lighting, you can simply remove it and try another. The hideout doesn’t judge; it merely holds space for whatever you choose to become.

So go ahead, make that hideout a home. Hang a brooding winter cherry blossom next to your armor stand, fill the Tea Room with images of tranquil waters, and when that achievement finally blinks onto the screen, pause for a moment. In a world of swift blades and shifting shadows, you’ve created something lasting – one brushstroke at a time.