However, the both reacted coldly, and Sadatsune SHONI killed KIKUCHI's emissary at Katakasu (Hakata Ward, Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City), and Sadamune OTOMO also tried to kill the emissary, but had the emissary run away.
しかし両者の反応は冷たく、少弐貞経は堅粕（福岡市博多区・東区）で菊池の使者を斬り、大友貞宗も使者を斬ろうとして逃走された。