However, when it became clear that the four men were too frightened to carry out the orders, Naka no Ōe rushed Iruka himself and cut open his head and shoulder.
Namun, ketika menjadi jelas bahwa empat orang terlalu takut untuk melaksanakan perintah, Naka no Oe bergegas membunuh Iruka sendiri dengan cara memotong kepala dan bahunya.