At that time, his troops also fought with those of Kazumasu TAKIGAWA who invaded Echigo from Maebashi-jo Castle in Kozuke Province, and managed to successfully defend Sakato-jo Castle.
その際、上野国厩橋城（群馬県前橋市）から越後に侵入した滝川一益の軍勢とも戦っているが坂戸城は持ちこたえている。