He regained his government posts upon the start of the Kenmu Restoration, and in August 1334 (old calendar) assumed the office of Second Zasso-Ketsudansho (agency of Kenmu government to file lawsuits) (in charge of Tokai-do Road) and displayed his power as one of the top officials of the Government.
建武の新政が始まると本職に復帰し、1334年（建武元年）8月(旧暦)、雑訴決断所二番（東海道を担当）に就任、政権の中枢幹部として威を振るった。