However, in 1531, when Takakuni HOSOKAWA, a sworn enemy of Rokuro (Harumoto), invaded Settsu Province, he temporarily disappeared probably in fear of a confrontation with the Takakuni army which was forceful at first.
しかし享禄4年（1531年）、六郎（晴元）の仇敵・細川高国による摂津国侵攻の際には、当初は勢い盛んな高国軍との対峙を危ぶんでか、一時的に姿を消す。