In 1536, Takakage became involved in a conflict between Yoritake TOKI and Yorinari TOKI over the position of Shugoshiki (military governor), and captured Kagetaka ASAKURA's Anama-jo Castle in Ono-gun.
天文5年、土岐頼武と土岐頼芸の守護職を巡る闘争に関与し、朝倉景高、大野郡穴間城を攻略。