After that he made a clear distinction from Kakujo because of differences in the idea of commandments, but he accepted Kakujo's request to restore Saidai-ji Temple (Nara City), engaged in the restoration of temples such as Hokke-ji Temple and Hannya-ji Temple subsequently, and an placed independent Kaidan (Buddhist ordination platform) without the permission of the Imperial Court.
その後、戒律に対する考え方の違いから覚盛と一線を画するが、彼の依頼による西大寺(奈良市)再興を引き受けて、続いて法華寺・般若寺などの再興に従事して、朝廷の許可なくして独自の戒壇を設置した。