On October 1, Kuniomi HIRANO entered Sakura-ji Temple where the headquarters of Tenchu-gumi was located; Hirano forgot his original purpose and came to agree with the thoughts held by Tenchu-gumi.
19日、平野国臣が天誅組の本陣がある桜井寺に入り、平野は当初の目的を忘れて天誅組に同調してしまう。