However, since Heisen-ji Temple had known the stratagem of Nobunaga, they didn't respond to Yoshikage's request but on the contrary attacked Toun-ji Temple, with Yoshikage escaping to Kensho-ji Temple on September 25.
しかし信長の調略を受けていた平泉寺は義景の要請に応じるどころか、東雲寺を逆に襲う始末であり、義景は8月19日、賢松寺に逃れた。