The Emperor posed the question as follows, 'I know that following the death of the dead is not good, but in the face of this funeral, what do you think I should do?'; Then NOMI no Sukune stepped forward to give him a wise advice.
「死に従う道、前によからずということを知れり。今此の行の葬儀に如何にせむ」と問うたので、野見宿禰が進み出て進言したとある。