In the battle of Mt. Kasagi in 1331 which involved Emperor Godaigo, he fought against Sadafuji NIKAIDO and did remarkable work to repulse attacks by the enemy, but when the main force of the Emperor completely collapsed by a surprise raid, he was compelled to withdraw his troops.
元弘元年（1331年）の後醍醐天皇笠置山の戦いの折には二階堂貞藤と戦い、これを退ける活躍を見せるも帝（みかど）の本隊が奇襲により総崩れとなると、やむなく軍勢を撤退した。