Afterwards, following orders issued by the chief vassal of Ao Castle, who had left the Sasa side, he fought against forces led by Ujiharu JIMBO, who was on his way to regain control of the castle.
その後、佐々方から寝返った阿尾城の城代に任じられ、同城奪還に向かった神保氏張らの軍勢と交戦した。