He resigned from the regency after Emperor Suzaku's coming-of-age in 941, but he was entrusted by imperial edict with the continuing management of court affairs and was appointed to serve as the chancellor.
天慶4年（941年）朱雀天皇が元服しため摂政を辞すが、詔して引き続き万機を委ねられ、関白に任じられた。