The masakaki tree, replanted every 60,000 years, was in its 21st manifestation, and the year was 1,207,520.
In the reign of Omotaru (male) and Kashikone (female), the 6th generation of Heavenly sovereigns and descendants of the Muvian deities, traversed the whole country, developing new rice fields and bringing affluence to the people. Food was abundant, the people lived well, and the nation was united, well-governed and at peace. At the same time, aided by their Sakahoko Halberds, symbols of divine authority, they dauntlessly eliminated bandits who opposed their better admonitions, and thus brought peace to the land.
However, to the very end, since they were not blessed with an heir, after their death the land reverted to unruliness, the people turned to vagabondage, begging and theft became rampant, and starvation rife. The hearts of the people, now bereft of a benevolent ruler, grew dark, and disease and pestilence were commonplace.
