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'''Wairuha''' was a [[Toa Kaita]], a powerful being who was created by the merging of the [[Toa Mata]] {{G|1|Lewa}}, {{G|1|Kopaka}} and {{G|1|Gali}}. After the three became [[Toa Nuva]], their fusion instead created the Toa Nuva Kaita '''Wairuha Nuva'''.

== Biography ==
[[File:TLoMN Wairuha Assembly.png|thumb|150px|left|Kopaka, Gali and Lewa forming Wairuha]]
When Toa Gali was struck by a Tarakava and knocked unconscious, Wairuha and [[Akamai]] appeared to her in a vision, informing her of their future existence.{{ComicCitation|C3}} Toa Kopaka received the same vision after accidentally knocking himself unconscious on a lava lake, but his focus shifted and he did not witness the whole vision.{{BookCitation|BC1}}

Wairuha was formed alongside Toa Kaita Akamai when the Toa Mata were attacked by a pair of [[Manas]] crabs.{{BookCitation|BC1}} The two brother Kaita began to fight the Manas, but were at a disadvantage until they realized the energy towers in [[Mangaia]] were giving off heat that was sustaining the Manas. They smashed the towers, causing the Manas to enter a frozen state. The Kaita continued towards [[Teridax]], but were forced to split apart from his shadow powers.{{OnlineCitation|MNOG|chapternumber=9|chaptername=The Battle of Kini-Nui • Makuta • Takua Returns}}

=== Toa Nuva Kaita ===
Lewa, after failing to steal a [[Krana-Kal]] from the [[Kohrak-Kal]], was discovered by Gali and Kopaka, who helped him recover from his injuries. Gali suggested that the three Toa form a Toa Nuva Kaita in order to combat the threat.{{BookCitation|BC3}}

The Toa approached Kohrak-Kal, and merged their bodies and minds to form Wairuha Nuva. The Kohrak-Kal summoned [[Lehvak-Kal]] and [[Gahlok-Kal]] to its aid, and fused to form the [[Bohrok-Kal Kaita Ja]].{{ComicCitation|C11}} The Ja combined its powers and flung them at Wairuha Nuva, striking him with the merged powers. The overwhelming pressure was too much for Wairuha Nuva to endure, and he dissolved into the three Toa Nuva.{{BookCitation|BC3}}

== Abilities and Traits ==
[[File:Wairuha.png|thumb|150px|left|Toa Kaita Wairuha in set form]]
Wairuha commanded the {{G|1|Elements|Elemental Powers}} of [[Air]], {{G|1|Water}}, and {{G|1|Ice}}, like the {{G|1|Toa}} that comprised him. He could wield these in any combination. Wairuha's fighting style utilized instincts, impulses, and logic.{{BookCitation|BC1|104}}

As a Toa Nuva Kaita, Wairuha had a stronger command of his Elemental Powers. However, when the Nuva Symbols of his component Toa Nuva were taken from their [[Suva]], Wairuha also lost his command of these powers.

=== Mask and Tools ===
Wairuha simultaneously wielded Lewa's [[Axe (Lewa)|Axe]] and Kopaka's [[Ice Sword]] in his right hand, and Kopaka's [[Ice Shield (Kopaka)|Ice Shield]] in his left. He wore the [[Kanohi]] [[Rua]], Mask of Wisdom, giving him the Kanohi powers of Levitation, X-Ray Vision, and Water Breathing.

Wairuha Nuva wears the [[Kanohi]] [[Rua Nuva]], Great Nuva Mask of Wisdom, which contains the [[Kanohi Nuva]] powers of [[Miru Nuva|Levitation]], [[Kaukau Nuva|Water Breathing]], and [[Akaku Nuva|X-Ray Vision]]. He wielded a double-bladed sword composed of both of Lewa Nuva's [[Air Katana]] in his right hand, and a two-ended axe weapon made of Gali Nuva's [[Aqua Axes]] in his left. He also wore Gali Nuva's [[Mizuni Rotors]] on his back.

Wairuha Nuva would have access to the abilities of the [[Adaptive Armor]].{{GregCitation|OGDi|page=85|post=3388|lines=3,4,9,10}}

== Set Information ==
[[File:Wairuha Nuva.png|150px|right|thumb|Toa Nuva Kaita Wairuha in set form]]
Wairuha could be built out of the Toa Mata canister sets Lewa, Kopaka, and Gali. Instructions were divided between the three sets' instruction booklets. In the set, Wairuha wore Lewa's green Kanohi [[Miru]], although in story his mask is a silver [[Rua]] of the same shape. A gear situated behind either shoulder could be turned to swing the corresponding arm. Another gear on the lower torso caused the legs to swing alternately, producing a running motion.

Wairuha Nuva can be built out of the parts of the Toa Nuva canister sets Lewa, Gali, and Kopaka. The instruction booklets for his components each feature a section of Wairuha Nuva's instructions in the back. A gear on each of his shoulders causes the corresponding arm to swing back and forth. Although each of the component Toa includes one ball joint necessary to built Wairuha Nuva (his neck and ankles), they are not mentioned in the instructions manuals like they are for {{G|1|Tahu}}, {{G|1|Pohatu}}, and {{G|1|Onua}} Nuva, the component Toa for Akamai Nuva.

== Appearances ==
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'''Novels'''
* ''[[BIONICLE Chronicles 1: Tale of the Toa]]''
* ''[[BIONICLE Chronicles 3: Makuta's Revenge]]''
'''Guides'''
* ''[[BIONICLE: Encyclopedia]]''
* ''[[BIONICLE: Encyclopedia Updated]]''
* ''[[BIONICLE: Makuta's Guide to the Universe]]'' '''{{C|M}}'''
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'''BIONICLE'''
* ''[[BIONICLE 3: Triumph of the Toa]]'' '''{{C|FA}} {{C|V}}'''
* ''[[BIONICLE 11: A Matter of Time...]]''
'''Promotional'''
* ''[[McDonald's 2: Tale of the Toa]]'' 
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'''Online Games'''
* ''[[Mata Nui Online Game]]''
'''Video Games'''
* ''[[BIONICLE: The Legend of Mata Nui]]'' '''{{C|NC}}'''
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== References ==
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== External links ==
* [[Media:Wairuha Instructions.pdf|Wairuha Building Instructions]]
* [[Media:Wairuha Nuva Instructions.pdf|Wairuha Nuva Building Instructions]]

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