He trained the group members in the Koshu-ryu military science at the squad, where many members were said to be disgusted with him for flattering the executive members with his eloquent tongue.
隊では甲州流軍学をふるい隊士の訓練を行っていたが、その巧みな弁舌で幹部連中に媚びへつらう姿に嫌悪感を示す隊士も少なくなかったという。