It was said that forces led by Nobukatsu had advanced on Tsuchiyama in Omi but withdrew rather than fighting the Akechi forces; moreover, his action led to burn down Azuchi Castle, constructed by Nobunaga.
本能寺の変後、近江国土山まで軍勢を進めるも明智軍と戦わずに撤退し、さらに父・信長が築いた安土城を焼尽させたとまで言われていた。