The Shogunate unofficially notified to assign KONDO as Yoriki Joseki (Head of Additional Soldiers) and Shinsen-gumi members as Yoriki (Additional Soldiers), but Toshizo persuaded KONDO not to settle for a Yoriki, aim for a Daimyo instead and wait for the next opportunity; KONDO heeded his advice.
さらに幕府から、近藤を与力上席、隊士を与力とする内示まであったが、歳三は近藤を諌め与力よりも狙いは大名と、次の機会を待つよう進言し、近藤もこれを聞き入れた。