He fought in battles with his father around the country, accomplished distinguished war services in battles such as capture of Okochi-jo Castle, Ise Province and the battle against Rokkaku clan, and was in charge of the defense of Tenno-ji Castle in the battle against Ishiyama Hongan-ji Temple in 1576.
若くして父と共に各地を転戦、伊勢国大河内城攻略戦、対六角氏戦などで父と共に戦功をあげ、天正4年（1576年）には対石山本願寺戦で天王寺城の守備を任されている。