He was an envoy who was dispatched not only with the intention of restoring relations between them, but also with various intentions including development of the ritsuryo system and announcement of change in the name of the country, from Wa to Nihon (Japan).
国交回復の意味を持った遣使であると同時に、律令制度の整備や、倭から日本への国号変更の通達など、様々な目的を持った使節であった。