I will call together the wise men, priests, wizards, and soothsayers;
perchance they will find that this is the man to overcome Kualii in
battle." Thereupon all the wise men, priests, wizards, and soothsayers
were immediately summoned, and after the King had explained the whole
story to them they agreed with the opinion of the soldiers. Again
the King interposed delay, and said, "Wait until my wise kahuna
Napuaikamao comes; if his opinion agrees with yours, then, indeed,
let the man be put to death; but if he is wiser than you, the man
shall live. But you will have eaten this food in vain."

So the King sent one of his fleetest runners to go and fetch
Napuaikamao. To him the King said, "I have sent for you to decide
what is just and right in the case of these two men who lived up in
the region of Waipio." Then he went on to state the whole case to
this wise man.

"In regard to Keinohoomanawanui's wish," said the wise man, "that is an
innocent wish, but it is profitless and will bring no blessing." At
the narration of Kalelealuaka's wish he inclined his head, as if
in thought; then lifting his head, he looked at the King and said:
"O King, as for this man's wish, it is an ambition which will bring
victory to the government. Now, then, send all your people and fetch
house-timber and awa."

As soon as the wise man had given this opinion, the King commanded
his chief marshal, Maliuhaaino, to set every one to work to carry
out the directions of this counsellor. This was done, and before
break of day every man, woman, and child in the district of Ewa,
a great multitude, was on the move.