Island Kahuna

Island Kahunas are a special type of Pokémon trainer, and are the leaders and act like an alderperson of their respective islands and are able to create laws and such. They are held in high regard.

History
According to Nanu, Kahunas are generally adults and usually above the age of 18, however; there are exceptions to the rule, such as Hapu, as she is aged 17 when she is selected as Kahuna by Tapu Fini.

If a Kahuna is dying or is in a coma, the title can be passed down to the next Kahuna. But generally, the next Kahuna is picked by their respective island's Tapu.

Lilac, the former Kahuna of Pomi Island, specialised in Fairy-types, not unlike her granddaughter, Mina.

Captains are normally chosen by an island's respected Kahuna.