In 1326, he was going to take over the position of shogunal regent when his elder brother Takatoki resigned the post, but was unable to take office due to opposition from Takasuke NAGASAKI.
1326年、兄の高時が執権職を退いたとき、その後を継ごうとしたが、長崎高資の反対にあって実現しなかった。