Unfortunately, main troops of Aizu han were at ''Nikko-guchi'' when Emperor loyalist troops reached ''Juroku bashi''. Lord [[Matsudaira Katamori]] had to send [[Byakkotai]] to block them. 8/23 Emperor loyalist troops entered Wakamatsu town which made the towners panicked. More than 200 family members of Aizu han retainers commited suicide to avoid getting captured. | Unfortunately, main troops of Aizu han were at ''Nikko-guchi'' when Emperor loyalist troops reached ''Juroku bashi''. Lord [[Matsudaira Katamori]] had to send [[Byakkotai]] to block them. 8/23 Emperor loyalist troops entered Wakamatsu town which made the towners panicked. More than 200 family members of Aizu han retainers commited suicide to avoid getting captured. |