In order to suppress the rebellious troops led by Oama no Miko, Otomo no Oji (Prince Otomo who has been called Emperor Kobun since the Meiji era) sent three envoys to Yamato City (old capital of Asuka) to cooperate with Rusutsukasa (guard of city) of Yamato City, Takasaka no Okimi in forming troops.
大友皇子（弘文天皇）は、大海人皇子の反乱を鎮圧するため、使者三人を倭京（飛鳥の古い都）に遣わし、倭京の留守司高坂王とともに兵を集めさせた。