However, although to what extent Ieyasu was involved in the affairs of the temple is unknown, he resultantly made Hongan-ji Temple separated internally, weakening the power of the temple by inducing self-destruction.
しかしながら、家康の場合はその関与の度合いは不明とは言え、結果的に本願寺を内部分裂させ、彼らの自滅を誘う形でその勢力を更に弱めていった。