To save Hoshikawa no miko, the Kibi no Kamitsumichi no omi clan set out toward Yamato Province, leading the troops, however, being informed that Hoshikawa no miko was killed, they drew back.
吉備上道臣氏は星川皇子を助けようと軍を率いて大和に向かったが、殺されたことを聞いて途中で引き返した。