[1] Hiki clan is seen serving as Governor (shugo) of Hokurikudō before 1191, but their service was temporarily halted.
However, shortly after this, a member of the Hiki clan, Ōta Tomosue, is seen succeeding as Governor of Etchū Province.
Caused by the conflict, Yoshikazu planned the punitive expedition of the Hōjō clan and to have Ichiman succeed as the next shogun.
However, before the Hiki clan could act out on the plan,[1] Hōjō Tokimasa invited Yoshikazu over for peace talks, but had him assassinated and his house burned to the ground in 1203.
[2] Following this incident known as the Hiki Rebellion, the Hōjō clan is seen taking over the post of Governor of Etchū Province.
Upon his return, Yoshimoto built Myōhon-ji temple on his residential land in Kamakura to console the souls of his ancestors.