In 1600, he was ordered by Takatora to be rusuiyaku (a person representing the master during his absence) of Uwajima-jo Castle in the Battle of Sekigahara and only vassals took part in the battle.
1600年（慶長5）、関ヶ原の合戦には高虎から宇和島城の留守居役を命じられ、家臣のみ従軍した。