A dispute ensued between himself and Takakiyo KYOGOKU surrounding the issue of whether Katsuhide's child or his younger brother ought to be head of the family, with the Governorship of Izumo Province, Oki Province, and Hida Province resting on the outcome.
その跡目を巡って勝秀の子とも弟ともされる京極高清との間で争い、その勝利により出雲国、隠岐国、飛騨国の守護へと任ぜられる。