Alright, samurai, let’s get you sorted with that Black Dye House puzzle, likely in *Ghost of Yōtei*! This isn’t just about looking stylish; solving this puzzle is key to expanding the Black Dye Merchant’s inventory and progressing certain quests, like “The Way of the Shamisen”.

Here’s a detailed breakdown of how to solve the puzzle at the Black Dye House:

**1. Locate the Black Dye House:**
First things first, you need to find the Black Dye Merchant. In *Ghost of Yōtei*, the Black Dye Merchant’s Dye House is located in the **Teshio Ridge** area. Specifically, you’ll find it on the western arm of the Teshio River, south of Sarobetsu Forest. Follow the road running along the southern side of the river, and you’ll eventually come across it. If you’re still in *Ghost of Tsushima*, the Black Dye Merchant becomes accessible in Act II and is found in a cave north of Yarikawa Stronghold, or on the east side of the island, north-east of the Ruins of Old Yarikawa.

**2. Identify the Fox Statues:**
Once inside the Black Dye House, look towards the back wall. You’ll spot two fox statues on either side of a window. Pay close attention to their paws: one fox will have its left paw raised, and the other its right.

**3. Place the Fox Statues on Pedestals:**
You’ll see two pedestals on either side of a blue Nine Tails symbol. Each pedestal has a symbol etched onto it – one for “left” and one for “right”.
* Pick up the fox statue with its **left paw raised** and place it on the **left pedestal**. This pedestal has the “left” symbol.
* Pick up the fox statue with its **right paw raised** and place it on the **right pedestal**. This pedestal has the “right” symbol.
You’ll know you’ve placed them correctly because the pedestals will lock the statues in place. The fox on the left pedestal should face left, and the fox on the right pedestal should face right.

**4. Interact with the Floor Hatches/Vats:**
Now, turn your attention to the hatches on the floor. You’ll notice three hatches:
* The **left hatch** has a “left” symbol and an arrow carved into it.
* The **right hatch** has a “right” symbol and an arrow carved into it.
* The **center hatch** contains an “Engage” symbol.

**5. Rotate the Hatches to Solve the Puzzle:**
This is the final step to open the hidden path:
* Interact with the **left hatch** and rotate it until its arrow points **left**.
* Interact with the **right hatch** and rotate it until its arrow points **right**.

Once both hatches are correctly oriented, the path to the hideout will open, allowing you to access the full range of black dyes and continue with any associated quests.

Now go forth and dye your gear with the darkest of shadows, Ghost!