Maeda at times hinted that this was the case, but in later years would neither confirm nor deny it when asked. It may be assumed that if Maeda was indeed the author of the move, he would decline to confirm it in order to honor the long-standing Japanese professional tradition of respect for one's teacher, thus preserving Shusai's reputation.
Maeda occasionally hinted at this possibility, but in later years he neither confirmed nor denied when asked. It can be assumed that if Maeda were indeed the author of the move, he would decline to confirm it out of respect for Japanese professional tradition and his teacher, thus safeguarding Shusai's reputation.