Since 919, when Kangen also acted as the head priest (betto) of Kongobu-ji Temple, which due to rivalry hadn't long recognized To-ji choja and his authority, the authority of To-ji Choja was considerably strengthened.
また、延喜19年（919年）には観賢が東寺との対抗上、東寺長者とその権威を認めてこなかった同じ空海由来の金剛峯寺座主（別当）を兼ねたことでその権威は大いに高まった。