Although the Satsuma army was defeated in the battle of Tabaru Slope, it had established defensive positions along the line connecting the Ariake sea, Kichiji Pass, Ueki, and Waifu as early as on 21st.
田原坂の戦いでは薩軍は敗北に終わったが、21日には早くも有明海・吉次峠・植木・隈府を結ぶ線に防衛陣地を築きあげた。