However, the Akamatsu clan did not receive a fair award for their work during the Kenmu no Shinsei (the Kenmu Restoration) led by Emperor Godaigo, and Norisuke together with his father took the side of Takauji ASHIKAGA, joined battles against the Imperial Court force in various places, and distinguished himself in these battles.
ところが、その後の後醍醐天皇の建武の新政で赤松氏が行賞で冷遇されたため、父と共に足利尊氏に与し、朝廷軍と各地で戦って武功を挙げた。