As mentioning below, after returning from Okinoerabu-jima Island, he lived at the residence of the Saigo family until his death and served as superintendent of the residence during the master Takamori's absence and also educated Takamori's children.
後述するように、沖永良部島から帰島後は亡くなるまで西郷家に寄寓して、西郷家の留守居役を果たし、また西郷の子弟の教育にも当たった。