Chapter 9 of Final Fantasy VII Remake takes Cloud and Aerith into the vibrant district of Wall Market. Players can encounter up to five distinct side quests during this section, though unlocking all of them requires multiple playthroughs due to branching paths. Understanding how dialogue choices determine your available jobs helps ensure a smooth completionist run.
Universal Side Quests in Wall Market
The squat competition known as Burning Thighs is the only side quest available across all story paths in Chapter 9. Located inside the Wall Market gym, Cloud must beat Ronnie in a rhythm mini-game to secure victory. Completing this initial challenge grants three Mega-Potions and opens optional higher difficulty tiers for bonus rewards.
While additional squat matches against Pro-Sellers yield extra items like the Champion Belt, only the initial victory counts toward quest completion. This activity serves as an entertaining break before players dive deeper into the unique branching narrative paths of the chapter.
Chocobo Sam Questline
To unlock Chocobo Sam's exclusive side quests, players must make choices that favor his personality during early Wall Market interactions. Agreeing with Johnny, participating in Sam's coin flip, and choosing the cheapest massage from Madam M helps trigger this branch.
The first job in this path, The Party Never Stops, sends Cloud on an errand spree across local shops alongside Johnny. After completing these errands, players unlock A Dynamite Body, which challenges Cloud to defeat two formidable Bombs in the Colosseum for an Arcane Scepter weapon reward.
Madam M Questline
Players who prefer Madam M's questline must make opposing choices during their exploration of the district. Ignoring Johnny, declining the coin toss, and purchasing the expensive luxury massage course will reliably steer the story toward her assignments.
Her primary assignment, The Price of Thievery, requires Cloud to venture into the Collapsed Highway to defeat Beck's gang and the Grungy Bandit. Following that victory, Shears' Counterattack becomes active at the Colosseum, pitting Cloud against a Jury-Rigged Cutter to earn Aerith's Arcane Scepter.
Unlocking All Quests for Full Completion
Because Chocobo Sam and Madam M offer mutually exclusive quest sets, it is impossible to complete all five jobs in a single run. Players aiming for total completion must finish the game and utilize Chapter Select to replay Chapter 9.
Completing both branches is necessary to earn the Best in the Business trophy and unlock all dress options for Cloud and Aerith. Planning your choices carefully saves valuable time when revisiting Wall Market during hard mode playthroughs.
