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This is a topic that probably interests only a small fraction of Japan enthusiasts on this board, but what would have been the effect of the Soga clan never eclipsing the Mononobe clan in Japanese history? Now, I know this is one of the more obscure parts of Japanese history, but what would be the long-term effects that can be known? For example, what would be the impact on Japanese Buddhism, or the centralization of the imperial court, and such?

The point of divergence doesn't necessarily have to be a Soga military defeat at the hands of the Mononobe. Is there any other way possible too?
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