Although he thought he would return to Nobunaga once and headed for Azuchijo Castle for an explanation, he returned to Itami because he was told by his vassal Ukon TAKAYAMA that 'once Nobunaga has doubt in a subordinate, he will surely destroy him soon or later' when Murashige stopped by Takatsukijo Castle on his way to Azuchi.
一度は翻意し釈明のため安土城に向かったが、途次寄った高槻城で家臣の高山右近から「信長は部下に一度疑いを持てばいつか必ず滅ぼそうとする」との進言を受け伊丹に戻った。