For his efforts, Munenori was made the shōgun's sword instructor and a minor daimyō (provincial ruler), by extending his family hereditary domain up to 10,000 koku.
Untuk pengabdiannya, Munenori diangkat menjadi instruktur pedang shōgun sekaligus daimyō (provincial ruler) kecil, melalui meluaskan tanah kediaman keluarganya menjadi 10,000 koku.