As Kunimichi was an intelligent and excellent person, Sado no kuni no kami (Governor of Sado Province) gave him a special treatment, respecting him as his master and friend, counting on his assistance in the administration.
国道が聡明ですぐれた人物であったため、佐渡国守は彼を優遇して師友と仰ぎ、行政を補佐してもらった。