Takauji returned to Kyoto by sea after conquering Kyushu, but Yoshisada wasted time after encountering trouble attacking Akamatsu's troops that were besieged in Shirahata-jo Castle.
尊氏は九州を平定し海路東上してくるが、義貞は白旗城に篭城する赤松軍を攻めあぐね、時間を空費する。