 Moytoy's son, Amo-sgasite (Dreadful Water), attempted to succeed him as "Emperor" in 1741, but the Cherokee elected their own leader, Conocotocko (Old Hop) of Chota.Political power among the Cherokee remained decentralized, and towns acted autonomously.In 1735 the Cherokee were estimated to have sixty-four towns and villages, and 6,000 fighting men.