[2] At Mikatagahara (1573) he led a charge into the Tokugawa ranks[3] and was at the forefront of the fighting at Nagashino (1575).

[4][5] He had opposed the attack at Nagashino and, in the course of the battle, was shot many times by arrows before being beheaded by Asahina Yasukatsu.

He had been noted for his warm disposition and his equally impressive talents in warfare and administration.

Sukenaga and his brother escaped the Takeda clan and, according to the predominant theory, they wandered around the Kantō region.

Shingen also formally excused Toratoyo of any wrong doing and sent a letter of apology and money to the family.