After the Genko War in 1331, he showed loyalty to Emperor Godaigo and after the split of the the Northern and Southern Courts, he consistently worked for the Southern Court.
1331年の元弘の乱以降、後醍醐天皇に対して忠勤を励み、南北朝分裂後も一貫して南朝(日本)側に仕えた。