Takakage ASAKURA (10th family head) in Echizen, who were seeking a chance to give a blow to Hongan-ji Temple, dispatched troops to support Gashu Sanka-ji Temples.
これに対して本願寺に打撃を与える機会を狙っていた越前の朝倉孝景(10代当主)が賀州三ヶ寺の支援のために加賀へ出兵。