According to a popular theory originated in the play "Chushingura," Sakyonosuke DATE, who was in charge of attending to Inshi (a messenger from the Retired Emperor), sent 100 pieces of gold and Tanyu KANO's paintings to Kira Kozuke no Suke, whereas he sent two dried bonito to Asano Takumi no Kami, since he was known to be scrupulous.
『忠臣蔵』などの芝居に由来する通説では、院使饗応役の伊達左京亮が黄金100枚、狩野探幽の絵などを吉良上野介へ進物をしたのに対して、潔癖な浅野内匠頭は鰹節2本しか贈らなかった。