After Nobutada ODA died in the riot occurred at the Nijo Palace, he moved to Sakamoto-jo Castle in Omi no kuni (Omi Province) (Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture) and was engaged in the defense of western provinces.
続く二条御所騒動で織田信忠が死去すると、近江国・坂本城（滋賀県大津市）に移り西国防備にあたった。