The conflict finally led to a compromise brokered by the Satsuma Domain at the end of 1864.[1] Although Satsuma initially jumped on the opportunity to weaken its traditional enemy Chōshū, it soon realized that the intention of the Bakufu was first to neutralize Chōshū, and then to neutralize Satsuma. For this reason, Saigō Takamori, who was one of the Commanders of the shogunate forces, proposed to avoid fighting and instead obtain the leaders responsible for the rebellion. Chōshū was relieved to accept, as were the shogunate forces, who were not much interested in battle.