The Kokushi of each province, headed by the Zuryos, were intimidated by Masakado's power and fled, leaving Masakado with control of the whole Kanto region including Musashi Province and Sagami Province.
将門の勢いに恐れをなした諸国の受領を筆頭とする国司らは皆逃げ出し、武蔵国、相模国などの国々も従え、関東全域を手中に収めた。