Consequently, there was ongoing friction with the doctrine of the Honmon Hokke sect; in 1869 he took leave of Honno-ji Temple, which he made the headquarters of his activities, and turned Yusei-ji Temple into his new base.
このため本門法華宗宗門と少なからず軋轢が起こり、1869年には活動の拠点としていた本能寺から退去、宥清寺に赴いて本拠とした。