The chapter opens with a flashback to the previous chapter, in which Hirohito's ship was destroyed by the giant crystal scorpions. The flashback shows that the ship's captain, Hiroshio, was killed by the scorpions, and that Hirohio's body was taken to the island of Lanai, where he was reunited with his family. The chapter ends with a description of the island's inhabitants, who are described as being very strong and very colorful. The island is described as a place of great diversity, and the inhabitants are described in great detail. The narrator tells us that the island is inhabited by many different kinds of animals and plants, and each one has its own culture and history. The inhabitants of Lanai include many different types of fish, birds, reptiles, and other animals. The main characters of the chapter are described, and they all have their own distinct personality traits.