It is believed that although Katsuie in a panic issued an order to withdraw, the Uesugi army further advanced to Matsuto-jo Castle pursued and obliterated the Oda army while they were crossing the Tetori-gawa River.
慌てた勝家は撤退命令を出したが、さらに松任城に進軍した上杉軍は手取川の渡河に手間取る織田軍を追撃して撃破したとされる。