However, Kuroki himself disliked the title of marshal, which he considered as a mere painted honorary position, and he was satisfied with the status of a commander in the field until the end of his career (In a letter directed to one of his colleagues, his words of such meaning can be found.)
だが、黒木本人がお飾りだけの名誉職としての元帥位を嫌い、最後まで現場の指揮官としての地位を好んだと云う事もある（同僚に書いた手紙の中に、その様な内容が記されている物が残っている）。