After that, when a conflict between the Bunchi-ha (non-military party) consisted of the lord Yoshitaka, Taketo SAGARA and others and the Budan-ha (a political faction that is willing to resort to military means to achieve its aims) consisted of Harukata SUE and others became serious, Takatoyo struggled to serve as go-between in order to avoid a riot of both parties.
その後は主君・義隆や相良武任らの文治派と陶晴賢らの武断派の衝突が深刻化すると、両者の暴発を回避しようと、その仲介に奔走する。