 Prior to retreating to Suō Province, Yoshioki ordered Tagaya Takeshige to firmly protect Sakai, which had the additional consequence of blocking the passage of forces from Shikoku to support Sumimoto.In 1512, Yoshioki was promoted from the rank of "jusanmi", or second grade of the third rank of honor, to "kugyō" - a high-ranking court noble.Emperor Gokashiwabara made this decision over the intentions of Ashikaga Yoshitada, the "shōgun", whereby Yoshitada acknowledged that he must honor the wishes of the Emperor.