Then, since he was directed by Hideyoshi to act as a guardian for Nobunaga's legitimate grandson Sanboshi (he was two years old at that time, staying in Gifu Castle, and grown to Hidenobu ODA), he entered the castle, and became a chief retainer afterward.
その後、秀吉によって岐阜城にいる信長の嫡孫・三法師（当時2歳・後の織田秀信）の後見役を命じられ、岐阜城に入り、後に家老となった。