On November 5, the remnants of Tenchu-gumi including FUJIMOTO encountered soldiers of Kishu Domain and Hikone Domain at Washiyaguchi via Washiotoge (Higashiyoshino Village, Nara Prefecture).
24日、藤本ら天誅組残党は鷲尾峠を経た鷲家口（奈良県東吉野村）で紀州藩・彦根藩藩兵と遭遇。