According to epic account written at the beginning of the 14th century, After defeating the Taira and driving them into the western provinces, Yoshinaka took Kyoto and desired to be the leader of the Minamoto clan.
Menurut salah satu catatan epik, Setelah mengalahkan Taira dan mengantar mereka ke provinsi barat, Yoshinaka mengambil Kyoto dan ingin menjadi pemimpin klan Minamoto.