In preparation for the long journey by canoe he took only three things with him: two kinds of fish-the aku and opelu-and some pili grass.
"Legends of Wailuku"
Charlotte Hapai
Even today if you see a smooth area of water in the midst of a rough sea you will know that there is a school of aku or opelu very near the surface.
"Legends of Wailuku"
Charlotte Hapai
Also he liberated his aku and opelu fish in the new waters, where today their progeny teem in countless millions.
"Legends of Wailuku"
Charlotte Hapai