His life was spared only because of his great muscular strength, and he was even given a demesne although he was originally with the enemy's side (what Chikaie showed was a muscular feat, not a military art).
大力と言う理由だけで助命されたうえ、敵兵でありながら領地まで与えられた（何度も記すが、親家が見せたのは、武芸ではなく、力芸である）。