However, Kalaniopuu had plans of his own to invade Maui and win district of Hana. A year was spent preparing for battle, building war canoes, weaponry and training warriors. King Kalaniopuu, accompanied by his son Keoua-of-the-Flaming-Cloak and Kamehameha set sail for Maui. They took hold of Kauiki fort of Hana.

Before long another event would occur, which would affect islands as none other ever had.

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When other rival chiefs learned of ongoing construction, they decided to attack Kamehameha while his warriors were occupied building temple. The invasion could be successful in either of two ways: it would eliminate Kamehameha and threat of his army to rival chiefs, or interfere with specific rituals required to build temple, displeasing god Ku. The chiefs of Maui, Lanai, and Molokai reconquered their islands then joined forces with chiefs of Kauai and Oahu. They sailed to attack Kamehameha, who in turn counterattacked, routed invading armies and resumed work on temple.

The heiau was completed during summer of 1791. Kamehameha invited his cousin Keoua Kuahu'ula to dedication ceremonies. Kuahu'ula knew he would be facing is demise, yet came willingly. There was a scuffle when Keoua arrived, he was slain with almost all of his companions. The body of Keoua was carried up to top of temple and offered as a sacrifice to Ku.

Keoua Kuahu'ula's death ended all opposition on island of Hawaii, and prophecy began to come true. By 1810, Kamehameha Great, through conquest and treaties was King of all Hawaii.

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