In addition, another reason given for Yorimori's decision to remain in Kyoto, according to the account recorded in the 'Engyo-bon,' was because of conflict in the clan, such as a dispute with Munemori regarding the inheritance of a noted sword, "Nukemaru", that was in the possession of Yorimori.
さらに残留の理由についても、「延慶本」では頼盛が所有していた名刀「抜丸」の相伝を巡る宗盛との確執など、一門内での対立が原因とされる。