Later, when Takauji ASHIKAGA regained momentum in Kyushu, the fact that Takauji ASHIKAGA was Hidetoki's younger brother-in-law (Takauji's lawful wife, Toko AKAHASHI was Hidetoki's younger sister) might have contributed to touch the hearts of Gozoku (local ruling family) in Kyushu.
「後日足利尊氏が九州で勢いを盛り返した際にも、英時の義弟（尊氏の正室赤橋登子は英時の妹）であるという点が九州諸豪族の心を動かす一因となったのではないか。」