In July 1872, he was appointed as Shojo (Second lieutenant) of Army for the 2nd Infantry Battalion of Imperial Guard, and in the following year, went on to Chujyo (First Lieutenant) of Army.
明治5年（1872年）7月、陸軍少尉・近衛(日本軍)歩兵第2大隊付となり、翌年、陸軍中尉に進む。