On his return from Joseon, he reported to the ministry that although Japan nearly broke off diplomatic relations with Joseon, there would be time when 'the misunderstandings would be resolved to reach a mutual understanding.'
そして帰国後、外務省への報告において彼は、今回の交渉失敗と引き揚げによって両国間が絶好に等しい状態になってもいつの日か「解悟氷釈」の時期が来るだろうと述べている。