However while he could not gather enough warriors, they were attacked by the troop of Yukichika KANAKUBO who were ordered by the regent, Yoshitoki HOJO.
しかし思うように兵を集めることができないうちに、執権北条義時の命を受けた金窪行親の手勢に襲撃され、あっけなく討ち取られた。