Even after the Nagayao no Hen (Conspiracy of Nagayao) in 729, he was continuously promoted and was appointed Sangi (counselor of Daijokan [Council of State]) on September 20, 731.
天平元年（729年）に勃発した長屋王の変後も昇進を続け、天平3年（731年）8月11日参議に任ぜられた。