Cats are so hard to organize "herding cats" is often used to refer to tasks that are impossible. So imagine how incredible Prince Shotoku must be when helps the government of Asuka period Japan get it's act together!
He could hear and discern 
ten voices at once.
Podía escuchar y discernir
diez voces a la vez.
Ele podia ouvir e discernir
dez vozes ao mesmo tempo.