It is said that, however, he could not continue to fight against the overwhelming majority composing the Akechi army, went back to his room, set fire to himself and committed suicide in the burning fire.
しかし圧倒的多数の明智軍を前には敵わず、居間に戻った信長は自ら火を放ち、燃え盛る炎の中で自害したと伝えられている。