Tsunayoshi TOKUGAWA, who was known for his reverence for the emperor, drew a quick conclusion of Naganori's immediate Seppuku and abolishment of the Ako Asano family 50,000 koku crop yields, being enraged about the spoiled ceremony held for Imperial Court.
尊皇心が厚いことで有名な徳川綱吉は朝廷との儀式を台無しにされたことに激怒し、長矩の即日切腹と赤穂浅野家五万石の取り潰しを即断した。