However, Ito agreed with the Shinsengumi on the expulsion of the foreigners, but since the Shisengumi were Sabaku-ha (supporters of the Shogun), he opposed them regarding the policy of loyalty to the Emperor (overthrow of the shogunate).
しかし、伊東と新選組は攘夷という点で結ばれていたが、新選組は佐幕派で、勤王（倒幕）を説こうとする方針をめぐり、密かに矛盾が生じていた。