During the Sekigahara conflict, he fought with distinction in the battle for Hasedo-jo Castle, where Kagekatsu UESUGI fought against Yoshimitsu MOGAMI of the Eastern Army.
関ヶ原の役に際しては、上杉景勝が東軍についた最上義光と戦った長谷堂城の戦いに出陣して功を立てた。