Kowakujo is one of the most involved easter egg quests in Black Ops 7 Zombiesand there is so much to do. As such, you may need a little more detailed guidance when it comes to growing the Monkshood flower, because you have to find Monkshood Bud in the Flower Gardenand then get the empty bag from the training area to stock up on volcanic ash and more! You will find all the information you need to follow below.
Kowakujo Easter Egg Walkthrough in Black Ops 7 Zombies
This is the complete guide to Kowakujo's Main Quest Easter Egg in Black Ops 7 Zombies with the steps you need to reach the final cutscene!
If you can't find any of the parts listed below, you probably haven't gotten far enough into the main quest after Kowakujo, and you'll find those steps above!
How to get Monkshood Bud in Kowakujo
The Monkshood Bud can be found in the flower garden, specifically in the small crevice above the crafting table as you face the path towards the Staging Area. Monkshood Bud is extremely small, so you might not be able to see it (we've tagged it in the image above with an arrow), but it's there, so just hit the interact button and it will appear!
How to get the Volcanic Ash Bag in Kowakujo
With Monkshood Bud acquired, go to the training areawhich is through the Central Courtyard and Tea Garden. Inside the building with the Craft Table you can look at the south wall and look up above the Ammo Crate. Use the Nekomancer's charged shot at this location (tagged above) to make the empty bag drop.
With the empty bag in your inventory, you need to open the map (or explore if you're in cursed mode) and look for an area that has an active crack. These fissures are easily found by looking for an area shrouded in ash that causes your character to cough and lose health.
Whether it's the flower garden, the Tenshu entrance or the stable, you'll want to stand in the ash area that damages you for about 30-60 seconds. You know you can leave the area because the empty bag will become the subject of volcanic ash. Just make sure you have Jugger-Enough so you can survive the damage!
How to get the Monkshood flower in Kowakujo
Go to the Tenshu entrance and in the corner to the left of the exfil phone booth you can interact with a plant pot to place both Monkshood Bud and Vulcanic Ash (interact with the pot twice).
You now want to find a cherry blossom tree, which can be found in the Staging Area, Tenshu Entrance, and Training Area. You need melee the cherry blossom tree three times to make it glowwhere you can stand in its aura until your health bar turns green and the outer area of the screen starts to glow.
While you have the cherry blossom, go back to the plant buff. You will need run in a clockwise circle until a tornado forms, which will then interact with the plant pot and make it glow. All that's left to do is interact with the now glowing plant, and you can pick it up to get the Monkshood Flower!
Just remember to place these pieces of evidence in the Meditation Room to begin the next step, and you'll find the rest of the steps in the guide above!
- Released
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November 14, 2025
- ESRB
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Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs
