He was in command during the Ōsaki offensive of 1588; however, he was unable to take effective command and was killed by the Ōsaki and Kasai forces at the Battle of Miyazaki Castle.
During the Ōsaki offensive in 1588, he commanded but failed to exert control effectively. He was subsequently slain by the Ōsaki and Kasai forces during the Battle of Miyazaki Castle.