Afterwards known for his deeds such as his opposition against Emperor Tenmu's Imperial visit to his agricultural estates by putting his job grade on the line in 692, he ended up serving under the three Emperors of Tenmu, Jito and Monmu, and was promoted to the rank of Jushii (Junior Fourth Rank) by securing a post in the Kyoshiki (Legislative Ministry of the Capital City).
のち、692年には農事に行幸しようとする持統天皇を自らの官職をかけて諫める等、天武・持統・文武天皇の三天皇に仕え、従四位・京職に昇った。