Later, he entered into a serious power struggle over the position of Sekkan (regents and advisers) with his cousin FUJIWARA no Morozane, but Morozane was appointed to the position of Sekkan.
以後従兄弟である藤原師実と摂関の地位を巡る激しい権力闘争を続けたが師実が摂関の地位に就任した。