According to historical records, Hideyoshi threatened Masamune by virtually placing him under restraint for his tardiness at the Odawara Attack; however, upon the demand of explanation from Toshiie MAEDA who came to interrogate him, Masamune unexpectedly responded to ask for the instruction session of tea ceremony from SEN no Rikyu; Hideyoshi marveled at his tactful behavior.
記録ではこのとき小田原攻めに遅参したという理由で秀吉が政宗を事実上監禁して脅したが、政宗は詰問に来た前田利家らに千利休の茶の指導を受けたいと申し出、秀吉らを感嘆させた。