 The historical interpretation of this triumvirate (Hikuleo, Maui, Tangaloa) may be a struggle to liberate Tonga from the dominance of the Tui Pulotu empire in Fiji, after which the victors could divide the spoils.Or theoretically they could have been Sāmoans, which made would have made Tonga and Fiji part of the so-called Tui Manua empire.But without credible evidence or claim, it is still a mystery whether Tu'i Manu'a even existed or had power over the isles of Tonga, Fiji or any other.