He served three emperors —Semei, Kenso and Ninken. Became powerful and had his own way in the Imperial Court. Built a palace for himself and lived there in grand style. The Crown Prince Ohatsuse-wakasagi-no-mikoto (later Emperor Buretsu) was insulted by Shibi, son of Matori, in connection with a certain woman. Offended, the prince waged war, against Matori and his son, with the support of the forces of Kanamura Otomo. Matori surrendered to the prince in 498.
Son of Heguri-no-Zuku. As 〇-omi (Minister).