Since then the roju (Shogun's political advisor) and others sincerely requested him to become the Shogun, but he still did not accept the request; he finally assumed his position as the Shogun on December 5, after accepting (Emperor Komei's) direct order to become the Shogun.
その後、老中らが将軍就任を懇請したが受諾せず、12月5日、（孝明帝から）将軍宣下を受けて将軍に就任した。