However, as Masakado was making his triumphant return to camp, the wind suddenly changed direction; the south wind began to blow, giving the advantage to the allied forces as they launched a counter-attack.
しかし将門が勝ち誇って自陣に引き上げる最中、急に風向きが変わり南風になると、風を負って勢いを得た連合軍は反撃に転じた。