In March, Akiie rallied his army at Tenno-ji Temple and on May 25, he set the Sakaiura area on fire to continue the battle against the armies of those who supported the Northern Court, including Akiuji HOSOKAWA and Moriharu HINENO.
そして3月に天王寺に軍を集結、5月6日(旧暦)（5月25日）には堺浦を焼討にして、更に細川顕氏・日根野盛治ら現地の北朝方勢力と交戦を続けた。