Naozane asked Atsumori's name to save his life, but Atsumori only replied, 'I am a perfect enemy to kill for you to achieve a feat. You should kill me before knowing my name and ask someone later. Kill me immediately', and Naozane, in tears, beheaded Atsumori.
直実は敦盛を助けようと名を尋ねるが、敦盛は「お前のためには良い敵だ、名乗らずとも首を取って人に尋ねよ。すみやかに首を取れ」と答え、直実は涙ながらに敦盛の首を切った。