According to 'Mutsuwaki' (The Tale of Mutsu), Naokata gave his daughter to Yoriyoshi because Naokata was impressed by the military arts of Yoriyoshi, especially he was impressed by the skills shown in Yoriyoshi's archery and horsemanship and it is said that Naokata told Yoriyoshi that he wished to have the close relationship with him as the military clans for many years to come.
頼義に娘を与えたのは、「陸奥話記」などによると直方が頼義の武芸（特に射騎）の巧みさに感服して同じ武門の家のものとして誼を通じていきたいと願い出たからだとされる。