According to this theory, Kanemitsu had engaged in secret communication with the Emperor Godaigo before the Kenmu Restoration because Shuon (a priest, also known as Monkan) is listed in the Monju Bosatsuzo Bokushomei as a petitioner, and 'Konrinshoshu migonjoju' (realization of an ambition of being Gold Wheel holy lord) is thought to suggest the success of the Shochu Disturbance which was raised by the Emperor Godaigo.
この説では、文殊菩薩像墨書銘に願主として殊音（文観）が見えること、「金輪聖主御願成就」とあるのは後醍醐天皇による正中の変の成功を指しているとして、兼光を建武の新政以前から後醍醐天皇に内通していたと見ている。