Although Moriya plotted to make Prince Anahobe succeed to the throne, Umako thwarted Moriya's plan by supporting Kashiyakihime (the Queen of Emperor Bidatsu) as the successor; she also killed Prince Anahobe.
守屋は穴穂部皇子を皇位につけようとしたが、同年6月、馬子が先手を打ち炊屋姫（敏達天皇の后）を奉じて穴穂部皇子を殺害した。