However, they were unable to defeat the enemy so they safely returned to Byōdō-in temple for a short time. While Yorimasa's sons defended the temple, Yorimasa committed seppuku rather than surrender. Nakatsuna soon followed.
Despite failing to defeat the enemy, they retreated to Byōdō-in temple for a brief period. Meanwhile, Yorimasa's sons defended the temple while he chose seppuku over surrender. Soon after, Nakatsuna also acted similarly.