Prince Kusakabe was named as crown prince to succeed Jitō, but he died at a young age. Kusakabe's son, Karu-no-o, was then named as Jitō's successor. He eventually would become known as Emperor Monmu.
Prince Kusakabe was named as crown prince to succeed Jitō but he died at a young age Kusakabe's son Karu-no-o was then named as Jitō's successor He eventually would become known as Emperor Monmu