In November 1576, while working in Nara, he became involved in the decision on who would be designated Betto (the head) of Kofuku-ji Temple and was placed under house arrest on Nobunaga ODA's orders.
天正4年（1576年）11月、奈良を務め、興福寺別当の人事に介入し、織田信長より蟄居を命じれる。