When the army of FUJIWARA no Nakamaro attempted to escape to Omi Province, Itaji and KUSAKABE no Komaro of Yamashiro Province went ahead of the FUJIWARA's army via Tawara-michi Road and came to Omi Province, burning out Setabashi Bridge and dampening their enthusiasm.
藤原仲麻呂軍が近江国に逃亡しようとしたため山城国日下部子麻呂とともに田原道を先回りして近江に出て勢多橋を焼き落としその気勢を削いだ。