In October, neighboring domains were mobilized to subdue Tenchu-gumi, and Tenchu-gumi fought bravely, however, because they were outnumbered and poor in armaments, they were gradually driven into a corner.
9月、周辺諸藩が討伐に動員され、天誅組は善戦するものの多勢に無勢の上に装備も貧弱で、次第に追い詰められた。