On January 30, when Genba found out that the Ako Roshi had set their way to the Kira residence, he also made his way to assist them, since Asano has always been his favorite.
かねてより浅野贔屓であった玄蕃は、12月14日、赤穂浪士たちが吉良邸へ向けて出陣したことを知ると、是非助太刀しようと吉良邸へ向かった。