The people of the Mud Whale have fought off the forces of the Allied Empire-for now-but their only hope for continued survival is to find an ally from beyond the Sea of Sand. So when the bombastic Captain Rochalzo sails his ship alongside their island, Mayor Suou is ready and eager to befriend the stranger. But even if Rochalzo can offer asylum, they have no way to navigate their island. Until the mysterious Ama begins unlocking the Mud Whale's secrets for Chakuro... For older teen audiences.