However, Yorimori had no intention of opposing Kiyomori, and took an oath of wholehearted allegiance to Kiyomori declaring, "I have long ago put down my arms." ("Gukansho")
しかし頼盛には清盛に逆らう意思はなく、「ナガク弓箭ノミチハステ候ヌル」（『愚管抄』）と全面的な恭順を誓っている。