The Taira's army, which was plunged into chaos by a surprise attack called "Hiyodorigoe no sakaotoshi" that was commanded by MINAMOTO no Yoshitsune, started fleeing to their fleet waiting on the sea.
即ち、源義経の逆落としの奇襲によって大混乱に陥った平家軍は海上の船団に向かって敗走しはじめた。