Histories from that period explained that the two brothers sought to blend into this rural community by posing as common herdsmen.

The great men of the court insisted that one or the other of the brothers must accept the throne; but in the end, Woke proved to be more adamant.

Prince Woke agreed to accept the throne; and Kenzō was ultimately proclaimed as the new Emperor—which created a sense of relief for all the people who had endured this period of uncertainty.

Rather, it was presumably Sumeramikoto or Amenoshita Shiroshimesu Ōkimi (治天下大王), meaning "the great king who rules all under heaven".

[9] Murray reports that the only event of major consequence during Kenzō's reign had to do with the filial respect he showed for his murdered father.

[11] Empress (Kōgō) : Princess Naniwa-no-Ono (難波小野王, d.489), Prince Oka-no-Wakugo's daughter (also Prince Iwaki's granddaughter and Emperor Yuryaku's great-granddaughter) Unless otherwise noted (as BC), years are in CE / AD  * Imperial Consort and Regent Empress Jingū is not traditionally listed.