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 their inability to overcome the foe, they managed to return to Byōdō-in temple temporarily. Meanwhile, Yorimasa's sons defended the temple while he chose seppuku over surrender. Soon after, Nakatsuna also acted similarly.