Kazumasa, who was based in Sawayama-jo Castle, frequently achieved military exploits because of his military prowess in the battles against the Rokkaku clan and served as the spearhead of the Azai army corps.
員昌は佐和山城を本拠とし、武勇に長けたことから対六角氏戦で度々武功を重ね、合戦では浅井軍団の先鋒を任されるようになる。