However, Shojo (junior lieutenant) SAKANOUE no Karitamaro, who was imperial guard Ryoge no kan, and Shoso (secretary of the headquarters of the inner palace guards) OSHIKA no Shimatari both were sent and shot Kusumaro to death.
しかし、直ちに近衛兵令外官の少尉坂上苅田麻呂と将曹牡鹿嶋足が出動して、訓儒麻呂を射殺した。