Kingi takes his rightful place and leads a war party against the enemy. Tereti makes a powerful statement that even Tuwhare cannot deny. As they head across the bay to battle, a new ship appears.

Tuwhare, the warlord, has returned from battle to find his village engulfed in wrestling. The Europeans are planning a takeover in the ring and of the land. Tereti starts a business and a connection with Tuwhare's daughter Hinepu.

Tuwhare's champion is defeated in an underhanded battle, and he smells a rat. Tereti is taken to a magical place by Hinepu and then beaten by Tuwhare. After being down on his luck, Harold finds a new fighter on a dark street.