However, repulse against the rapid restructuring arose gradually, and those who did not practice the activities decided by Gikai appeared one after another, compelling Gikai to resign in the period of March to April of 1272.
しかし急速な革新に対する反発は次第に高まり義介の定めた行持に従わない者が続出するなどして、ついに文永9年（1272年）2月に義介は退任する。