Several years later, however, the Nabeshima recovered power and prominence by aiding Toyotomi Hideyoshi in his 1587 invasion of Kyūshū; Nabeshima Naoshige was granted the region of Saga as his fief, as a reward for his efforts.
In the years that followed, however, the Nabeshima regained control and prestige by assisting Toyotomi Hideyoshi in his 1587 campaign against Kyūshū; Nabeshima Naoshige was granted the Saga region as a reward for his assistance.