When he was about to assume for himself the title of Shinno (New Emperor), he was advised agasinst doing so by his younger brother, TAIRA no Masahira, and his page, IWA no Kazutsune, however, he ignored their advice.
また、この新皇僭称に際して舎弟平将平、小姓伊和員経らに諫言されるも聞き入れなかった。