Ōtomo Sōrin
In 1560, Takamoto gained a considerable boost to his power. However, when he was appointed by "shōgun" Ashikaga Yoshiteru as Governor ("shugo") of Aki, Nagato, Suō and Bitchū Provinces; Amago Haruhisa died suddenly and Ōtomo Sōrin began to devote significant resources to attacking the Amago territory.