Note 1 — Chapter IV
Reading edition
The following is a brief genealogical table of the sovereigns of this period of disputed successions:
30. Emperor Bitatsu.--(Prince Oshisakahikohito). | +---------------------------------+ |--34. Emperor Jōmyō.--38. Emperor Tenchi.--(41. Empress Jitō, consort of | | the 40th emperor, Temmu). | | | | | +----------------------------------+ | | | | | +--(43. Empress Gemmyō, mother of the 42d | | | emperor Mommu). | | +--39. Emperor Kōbun. | | +--(Prince Shiki).--49. Emperor Kōnin. | | | 40. Emperor Temmu.--(Prince Kusakabe). | | | (Prince Toneri).--47. Emperor Junnin. +--(Prince Chinu.)--35. Empress Kōkyoku.--37. Empress Saimei. | 36. Emperor Kōtoku.