 Realizing that it would be a matter of time before Ava turned to Toungoo, Theingaba decided to get involved.While Ava forces laid siege to Sagu, Theingaba sent an army led by Baya Kyawthu of Nganwegon to raid the Kyaukse district, the home region of Ava.The raid forced Thado Minbya to rush back but it also put Toungoo on the top of the young king's agenda.