1. In 1600, he battled Uesugi Kagekatsu, an enemy of Tokugawa's, alongside Date Masamune (his nephew), another lord of the far north.

En 1600, il combat Uesugi Kagekatsu, un ennemi des Tokugawa, en compagnie de Date Masamune (son neveu), autre daimyo installé plus au nord.