When OTOMO no Hukei attacked Asuka on August 1st and seized the military command authority of Emperor Kobun's forces, MIWA no Kimi Takechimaro joined the forces of Hukei and fought under his command.
大伴吹負が6月29日に飛鳥を襲ってそこにあった弘文天皇側の軍の指揮権を奪取すると、三輪君高市麻呂は吹負の下に入って戦う。