He later served Nobunaga, who recognized his military exploits in the capture of Hanakuma-jo Castle (Battle of Hanakuma-jo Castle) in 1580 and awarded him a citation.
のちに、信長に仕え、天正8年（1580年）の花隈城攻略の際（花隈城花熊城の戦い）には、その軍功により信長から感状を授けられた。