Following his father Enshin, he executed a stern attack in the battle against Takada Hyogo no fu Yorishige, penetrating into Saijoyama-jo Castle to win victory.
父・円心に従っての高田兵庫輔頼重との戦いにおいては、後方撹乱を実行し、西条山城に突入して勝敗を決めた。