However, while the triumphant Masakado was returning to his camp, the direction of the wind abruptly reversed to the south, and the remaining allied forces, now having the windward advantage, regrouped and took the opportunity to launch a counterattack.
しかし勝ち誇った将門が自陣に引き返す途中、急に風向きが変わり南風になると、風を負って勢いを得た連合軍はここぞとばかりに反撃に転じた。