He worked for six emperors, namely Emperor Godaigo (the 96th generation), Emperor Kogon (the first generation of the Northern Court), Emperor Komyo (the second generation of the Northern Court), Emperor Suko (the third generation of the Northern Court), Emperor Gokogon (the fourth generation of the Northern Court), and Emperor Gomurakami (the 97th generation), and rose up to Shonii Udaijin (Senior Second Rank, Minister of the Right) in official court rank.
後醍醐天皇（96代）・光厳天皇（北朝初代）・光明天皇（北朝2代）・崇光天皇（北朝3代）・後光厳天皇（北朝4代）・後村上天皇（97代）と六帝にわたって仕え、官位は正二位右大臣まで進む。