In 1572, he fought against Akitaka HATAKEYAMA and Akimoto HOSOKAWA on Oda's side (both were sons-in-law of Nobunaga) around Kawachi Province and Settsu Province, and won the battles.
元亀3年（1572年）には織田方の畠山昭高や細川昭元（いずれも信長の娘婿）と河内・摂津国方面で戦い、勝利している。