Not only did he have the genealogy, but a discerning attitude as well, and it is said that he held great prestige among the shogunal retainers, such as Kaishu KATSU, who gave their loyalty to him.
血筋だけでなく英明な風格を備えており、勝海舟をはじめ幕臣からの信望厚く、忠誠を集めたと言われている。