Pahu-Naka was a young and impetuous warrior. He had fought many battles against the white men alongside his father, Techunghinukue, and often shunned the rantings of the village's old shaman, Tataghana. After a raid on a wagon train, Pahu-Naka, at odds with his father, was infuriated to learn that the old warrior who led their small band was considering surrendering to being forced to live on the reservations. Taking a small group of warriors with him, Pahu-Naka left his father.
Not long after, soldiers came and slaughtered Techunghinukue, who had offered himself and his people in surrender. Pahu-Naka, after a vision quest, knew what had to be done. He knew he had to become both justice and vengeance for his father and his people. And, he would not rest until both were served.