In such political change, Kinito was also plotted to assassinate and his retainer Umanojo SHIGA (滋賀右馬允) was killed by roshi (masterless samurai) who were against Kobu Gattai in 1863.
こうした政治的変動の中で公純も命を狙われており、1863年には家臣・滋賀右馬允が公武合体に反対する浪士達に殺害されている。