In the Jinshin War in 672, he received Prince Oama (Emperor Tenmu) in Ise Province, and later became one of commanders of reinforcements for Yamato Province.
672年の壬申の乱のとき、伊勢国で大海人皇子（天武天皇）を迎え、後に大和国への増援軍の指揮官の一人になった。