Shinbutai led by NAKAJIMA defended the attack and fought a good fight but was seriously damaged since its retreat was cut off by the detached 3rd brigade that had been in Miyakonojo.
中島は振武隊を率いてこれを防ぎ、善戦したが、すでに都城入りしていた別働第三旅団により退路を阻まれて大打撃を受けた。