In 1352, the reconciliation of Shohei unity fell apart, Yoshimoto returned to his former position and made efforts toward the reestablishment of the Northern Court according to the intention of the Ashikaga Shogunate and the persuasion of Tsuneaki KAJUJI.
翌1352年に和睦が決裂すると、足利将軍家の意向と勧修寺経顕の説得を受けて復職し北朝の再建に尽力する。