And he entered Eijiro CHIBA's dojo (Chiba Dojo in Otamagaike) of Hokushin-Itto school and made friends with loyal supporters of the Emperor while practicing swordsmanship.
また北辰一刀流の千葉栄次郎の道場（お玉が池の千葉道場）に入門し、剣術修行の傍ら勤皇志士と交友を結ぶ。