Those patriots gathered under the emblem on flag of Sonnno Joi when the army was raised, but they, even Fujita and other core members, could not help feeling disturbed about their family being abused.
挙兵時は尊皇攘夷の旗印の下に集った志士達であったが、身内虐待の情報による動揺は藤田らも抑えることができなかった。