Subsequently, in the Battle of Itsukushima in 1555, Motonari defeated Harukata SUE, who rebelled against Yoshitaka OUCHI and had virtually taken over the Ouchi clan.
そして大内義隆に謀反し大内氏を事実上乗っ取った陶晴賢を1555年の厳島の戦いで破った。