However, during the Meiji Restoration Katsuyuki, who had already retired, and the family head, Katsutomo, were divided between the Kinno (showing support to the Emperor) and the Sabaku (supporters of the Shogun); fought over Yuki-jo Castle, the castle where they resided.
しかし、明治維新には隠居した勝進と当主である勝知が勤王と佐幕に別れ対立し、居城の結城城を奪い合うことになった。