Years later, after Ferreira has died, Kichijiro asks Rodrigues to absolve him again, but Rodrigues refuses this time, saying he is no longer a priest.
Bertahun-tahun kemudian, setelah Ferreira wafat, Kichijiro membujuk Rodrigues untuk melayaninya lagi, namun Rodrigues menolak, berkata bahwa ia bukan lagi seorang imam.