Roko Tui Bau

The lineage is said to be from the eldest son of Ratu mai Vereta, who presumably died on his maiden voyage after landing at Qaliqali in Moala.

After the Nakauvadra war, Ratu Vueti left via Nakorotubu, where he had his firstborn child (a son, the original Gonesau[8] or 'child with supernatural power', named Nadurucoko).

[10][11] When Ratu Vueti reached Moturiki, he returned to Bau Island and ordered the construction of a temple to bury the sacred stone (tawake kei Viti) in its foundation mound.

[6] Those who went to Moala Island travelled more and were led by lineal descendants of Roko Nadurucoko, claiming collateral descent from Ratu Vueti.

[15] In 1760, the Vunivalu people reportedly learned that the Levuka were keeping the best seafood for themselves and presenting smaller fish as tribute.

He also adopted the additional name of Nadurucoko and established himself as the first Vunivalu of Bau (secular chief), reunifying the two groups who had split on Moala Island and taking the title of Tui Kaba.

[16][17][18] Nailatikau was succeeded by Banuve, who reclaimed wide areas of the adjacent reef flats and built stone docks and sea walls during his 30 years as Vunivalu.