In the middle of the march on July 3rd, ARATO no Akamaro advised Hukei to strengthen the defensive lines of the Old City (Wakyo), which is where the headquarter was located.
進軍の途中、7月3日に、荒田尾赤麻呂が吹負に本営の古京（倭京）の守りを固めるべきだと進言した。