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.
The original statement indicates a reversal of fortunes, where the Nabeshima clan regained power and status following their support for Toyotomi Hideyoshi's 1587 invasion of Kyūshū; Nabeshima Naoshige was subsequently granted the Saga region as a token of gratitude.