However, his insistent attempts to assassinate Nagayoshi (Chokei) MIYOSHI suggest his narrow view, because after their reconciliation Nagayoshi virtually supported Yoshiteru's power by his army.
しかしながら実際の統治としては、曲がりなりにも和睦後の将軍権力を軍事力で裏づけしていた三好長慶の暗殺を度々試みるなど、視野の狭さを窺わせる施策が多く見られる。