However, in his later years as his physical strength began to decline, he shortened the hilt of the spear, saying 'The best spear is the one that fits your strength.'
しかし、晩年にはやはり体力の衰えが出てきたと見え、「槍は自分の力に合うものが一番」と言って槍の柄を短く詰めてしまった。