However, after the death of Emperor Tenchi (Tenji) his brother, Oama no Miko (Emperor Temmu), defeated Otomo no Miko in the Jinshin War (the Jinshin Disturbance) and was enthroned.
しかし、天智の死後に起きた壬申の乱において　弟・大海人皇子（天武天皇）が大友皇子に勝利して即位した。