Tomokiyo recommended retirement on the grounds that Saihei made a mistake in acquiring Tadakuma Tanko (coal mine) and, after Saihei refused, he submitted a written report of impeachment to the family head.
忠隈炭坑の買収に宰平の非行ありとし、供清は退身勧告をなし、宰平に拒絶され、ついに宰平の弾劾上申書を家長に提出する。