As the Ashikaga force's counteroffensive intensified, Mt. Otoko fell on May 11 and while Emperor Gomurakami retreated to Kawachi Province, the Imperial army was pursued fiercely suffering numerous casualties during the retreating battle.
足利方の反攻が厳しくなり、5月11日に男山が陥落、後村上天皇は河内国へ撤退するが、追撃も激しく撤退戦において官軍は多くの犠牲を出した。