 She refuses to do so as she is aware that to make an unsubstantiated accusation against any Japanese soldier is punishable by death.In an effort to get her to sign the statement while Col. Suga is away she is tortured by Nekata's junior officers (after he has left the room, to avoid being a witness to the beating) and threatened with further torture if she says anything to anyone.In great pain she tries to keep her injuries from her fellow captives.