 After Bidatsu's death, Suiko's brother, Emperor Yōmei, came to power for about two years before dying of illness.Upon Yōmei's death, another power struggle arose between the Soga clan and the Mononobe clan, with the Sogas supporting Prince Hatsusebe and the Mononobes supporting Prince Anahobe.The Sogas prevailed once again and Prince Hatsusebe acceded to the throne as Emperor Sushun in 587.