Shigekatsu was insulted badly due to this, but could preserve his face and become the lord of Hoshizaki-jo Castle because Shigemasa, his adopted son, was successful in military exploits.
このため、重勝は散々に侮辱されたが、養子の重政が功を挙げたため、体面を保たれ、星崎城主となったのである。