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24 and informed the Emperor of Kena no Omi's arrogant and perverse disposition. "He was inexperienced (he said) in the administration of government, and never brought about amicable solutions. He disturbed Kara. Moreover he followed his own impulses in a high-handed manner, while he at the same time put up with evils and did not prevent them." Therefore Medzurako was sent to recall him.

In this year, Kena no Omi, having received the summons, proceeded as far as Tsushima, where he fell ill, and died. His funeral followed up the course of the river, and so entered Afumi.

His wife made a song, saying:—

When Medzurako first arrived in Imna his people who remained in that country sent a song, saying:—

25th year, Spring, 2nd month. The Emperor took very ill. 7th day. The Emperor died in the Tamaho Palace at Ihare, at the age of 82.