 He was once going inland to conquer Kadavu Island through the river when another goddess challenged him in the form of an octopus.After a great battle, the octopus won by pulling out his teeth with her 8 arms which enabled her to hold off the massive attack of Dakuwaqa, forcing Dakuwaqa to promise to never attack Kadavu again.That is how Dakuwaqa became the god and protector of Kadavu.