According to "Baishoron" (Historical tale compiled in 1349), when Takauji ASHIKAGA, who took a chance of Tokiyuki HOJO's taking up arms (Nakasendai War), rose in rebellion opposing the Kenmu Restoration, he fought against Takauji ASHIKAGA's forces in the Battle of Yahagigawa.
足利尊氏が、北条時行の挙兵（中先代の乱）に乗じて建武の新政に叛旗を翻すと、矢作川での戦いで足利尊氏軍と戦ったと『梅松論』に記されている。