The Oda army had taken advantage in the battle with the Uesugi clan after Kenshin's death, and it captured Noto and the Kaga Provinces and prepared to invade Ecchu Province as well.
織田軍は謙信の死後、上杉氏との戦いを優位に進め、能登国・加賀国を奪い、越中国にも侵攻する勢いを見せた。