Turi's father Rongotea retaliated by killing Awepotiki, the son of Uenuku, and hiding his heart inside a kūmara (sweet potato) tribute to Uenuku.
As a form of retribution, Turi's father Rongotea slaughtered Awepotiki, the child of Uenuku, and hid his heart inside a kūmara as an act of tribute to Uenuku.