During the Jinshin War which broke out in 672, he fought for Prince Otomo (Emperor Kobun) as a commander, but died in the Battle of Seta when he led the vanguard.
672年の壬申の乱のとき大友皇子（弘文天皇）側の将となり、瀬田の戦いで先鋒となったが、戦死した。