As Hiroie was the leading general of the army, Hidemoto was prevented from reaching the frontlines, placing him with little other choice than to resentfully retreat without offering his support to the Tokugawa. Comme Hiroie est le premier général de l'armée, Hidemoto est empêché de monter au front, n'ayant guère d'autre choix que de battre en retraite avec ressentiment sans offrir son soutien aux Tokugawa.
