In 760, Nakamaro became Taishi (Grand Minister) and also Asakari, who was the Mutsu Chinju Shogun, was praised for his performance in Mutsu Province (He had constructed Okachinoki Castle without a blow by converting the Araemishi people to the Imperial system) and was given the position of Jushiinoge (Junior Fourth Rank, Lower Grade).
天平宝字4年（760年）仲麻呂は太師（太政大臣）となり、陸奥守兼鎮守将軍であった朝狩も陸奥国での功績（荒蝦夷を導いて天皇に順化させ、無血で雄勝城を完成させた）が認められ、従四位下に叙される。