When the comforts of civilization begin to dull our senses, we must never forget that in the beginning, there was war. And war. And more war. Long before there were empires, there were humans consumed with greed and the hunger for power. Resources, territories, information—these were the forms of sustenance upon which we preyed. Today, we call such habits vices. Oh, how arrogant we have become! Are we not still impelled by those primordial emotions? Is the advent of war so far-fetched? But alas, for you to truly understand, we must dive deeper into this land’s half-forgotten past.
There was a time when might was the only law that humankind knew. Fearsome clans roamed throughout the land, seeking amenable grounds within which they could take root and opposing forces against whom they could test their mettle. Given the irregularity of nature’s bounty, certain regions appealed more than others, and dominion over such coveted territories became the spark that ignited the earliest inter-clan wars. These fierce, internecine affairs tended to conclude only when one side had decimated their competition into oblivion, and many clans of story were rendered extinct during this period.
The victors of war, having claimed their territories, often made truces with surrounding locals, offering protection in exchange for access to the yields of agriculture. Over time, certain communities emerged as more dominant than others, either due to numbers or sheer talent, and their rapid expansion would force smaller, neighboring communities to either collapse into their fold or be devastated. When the dust settled, humankind found itself divided into the five major territories that we are familiar with today. And was the bloodshed over? With our lands obtained and our bellies filled, were we finally content?
06/01/2023 June is for Juggin
We made it y’all, another month of OTA, and fresh off the press we have another promotion ready. Leaving behind the opening bonus sadly, we welcome the jugggggg! June is for juggin AKA working hard, so we are making it a double rewards month for every mission completed! Yes we said it's double rewards, now you all can really get into the thick of those builds if you work hard enough. And who knows what you might uncover in the process. AND all jobs are free to enroll no quest EXCEPT ANBU(Black Ops) roles.
NAME: CRAFTING A DEFENSE RANK: B REPEATABLE: YES CREATION CREDIT: APPLE DESCRIPTION: EVERY SUNDAY, A SMALL COMMUNITY OF CRAFTSMEN ARRANGE A MARKET IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF KONOHAGAKURE, SELLING THEIR WARES. THESE RANGE FROM SMALL TRINKETS AND PRECIOUS JEWELLERY TO IMPRESSIVE WEAPONRY FIT FOR A SHINOBI. UNFORTUNATELY, CERTAIN STALL-OWNERS REPORT THEIR INVENTORIES SHOWING MISSING ITEMS AT THE END OF EACH WORKING DAY, LEADING THEM TO BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE BEING TARGETED BY A GROUP OF LOCAL THIEVES. THE CRAFTSMEN, THOUGH TALENTED, CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE MORE ITEMS TO THESE CRIMINALS, AND AS A RESULT SHINOBI SECURITY HAS NOW BEEN HIRED FOR THE MARKET TO ENSURE THAT SUCH UNLAWFUL BEHAVIOUR IS DETERRED. BE WARNED - THESE THIEVES ARE VERY LIKELY TO BE SHINOBI THEMSELVES! OBJECTIVE: BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THIEVES AND CATCH ANY THAT YOU MIGHT SEE! REWARD: 300 EXP AND 50,000 RYO
"The morning brings us together again." Dangerous as it was ojo dipped his head in a humble bow. He had been on enough missions by now to know the ninja world was built on deception. Still, here among the people he lived, he could at least lower his head in respect to a neighbor, and this morning, a partner. Did you bring them?" He didn't want to be overzealous, but there was no hiding it.
There was no telling if she'd had the pockets deep enough to cover his list but if she did, she surely would. Despite being a foreigner he'd long since gained a reputation, that he could and did make good on his business ordeals.
Notes: ojo broke another set of crafting equipment, luckily it takes a village to raise a child -sized pile of money.
There weren't many people that could count themselves among Honoka's friends because she tended to stay by herself. All of her being was devoted to her clan and family so it wasn't an easy feat to be able to see the genuine person hiding inside. Even then, she considered her friendships very transactional and today was no different.
"Yes, morning to you too Ojo-kun!" she answered, before bowing slightly.
Despite being one of her friends and allies, as well as a neighbor, she still intended to have Akabba Ojo pay her back every ryo for her contributions today. He had broken his set of crafting tools which were, essentially, his entire lifeline and without them he would slowly slip backward into nothingness. Not one keen to see a repeat of her own clan, and their mutual crafting passion was what caused them to be friends in the first place, she decided that she would help buy whatever he needed so that he could get back on his feet again. Even without her demanding recompense, she knew the talented man would have more than ample funds once he got back into the groove of things again.
"I think I grabbed everything, here double check," she spoke softly, handing the bag containing his wares within.
NAME: CRAFTING A DEFENSE RANK: B REPEATABLE: YES CREATION CREDIT: APPLE DESCRIPTION: EVERY SUNDAY, A SMALL COMMUNITY OF CRAFTSMEN ARRANGE A MARKET IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF KONOHAGAKURE, SELLING THEIR WARES. THESE RANGE FROM SMALL TRINKETS AND PRECIOUS JEWELLERY TO IMPRESSIVE WEAPONRY FIT FOR A SHINOBI. UNFORTUNATELY, CERTAIN STALL-OWNERS REPORT THEIR INVENTORIES SHOWING MISSING ITEMS AT THE END OF EACH WORKING DAY, LEADING THEM TO BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE BEING TARGETED BY A GROUP OF LOCAL THIEVES. THE CRAFTSMEN, THOUGH TALENTED, CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE MORE ITEMS TO THESE CRIMINALS, AND AS A RESULT SHINOBI SECURITY HAS NOW BEEN HIRED FOR THE MARKET TO ENSURE THAT SUCH UNLAWFUL BEHAVIOUR IS DETERRED. BE WARNED - THESE THIEVES ARE VERY LIKELY TO BE SHINOBI THEMSELVES! OBJECTIVE: BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THIEVES AND CATCH ANY THAT YOU MIGHT SEE! REWARD: 300 EXP AND 50,000 RYO
Setting the bag down he slowly went about sort through the items he'd requested each of them still clinically sealed post manufacture. There was the the set of (A-rank) materials, and then there were the tools themselves, the expensive ones. There was also the Crafters Cradle and Tool Box but he wasn't going to need those after his next job. The materials would be used up making the rucksack and the rucksack could hold the tools.
"What a sight for sore eyes." She had gotten everything. "I'm going to make sure you get the proper on your investment in me." He his never wavered, he spoke with a certainty and he never broke eye contact; how was that for reassuring.
It was no small order to replace his tools and then some. Although he'd also asked her here to assist in a mission as well. It seemed the craftsmen that gathered to this area to conduct their business were being robbed and attacked. It was hard to imagine Konoha citizens doing such a thing to their own but Tsuchi no Kuni taught him the ruthless prey upon faultless no matter the ecosystem.
As the pair began their patrol of the vendors ojo cut at least half his attention on minamino honoka, the other half spent separating assembly pieces from their own wrapping inside the duffel bag that now suspended from his neck.
"Do you have a husband lady Minamino?" With his eyes not watching the crowd for would be thieves, she would have to be the eyes for the both of them.
Notes: I'll make a separate shop post for this transaction.
{CLICK FOR TRANSFERRED ITEMS}Crafting Tools Rank: D, C, B, A, (S) Type: Craftsman Accessory Special: Rank of tools determines the type of creation a Craftsman can forge. Tools need not be attained sequentially by rank; if you can afford S-rank tools buy them, you do not need to purchase D thru A-ranks first. Each set of tools takes up three (3) accessory slots. Description: Various tools used for the different tasks that involve forging. Numerous, these tools are heavy and cumbersome unless carried properly. Regardless, without them, a craftsman is essentially nothing. Cost: 1,000 / 10,000 / 25,000 / 50,000 / (100,000) Ryo per set
Crafting Materials Rank: D, C, B, (A), S Type: Craftsman Accessory Special: Crafting material used for making, repairing, or enhancing something; each piece of material takes up one (1) accessory slot. Each time one of these methods is performed, material of equal rank must be used. Material is good for one creation, repair, or enhancement! Note that 'S' rank material cannot be used to make relic-level items, only normal 'S' rank items. Description: Material used for crafting. Cost: 500 / 2,500 / 5,000 / (10,000) / 20,000 Ryo
It seemed as if she had successfully retrieved everything he had asked for and, though it was a decent amount, the Minamino more than had the funds to cover such a transaction. As someone who also had a trade in a sort of crafting, she also had access to sizable funds thanks to her hard work as a Genin.
"I know I will, but thanks for the reassurance," she was mostly joking, because she already knew about the man's credibility so doing him a favor was easy.
They began to move through the stalls of the marketplace while he 'played' with his new toys, organizing them and removing them from packaging. Knowing that they were on a mission, she became much more quiet and serious as she scanned the various stalls and stall owners. She checked to see their demeanor, and also who was around their stalls at the time. They were there to stop a possible theft, and capture any people that may be responsible.
"Not yet, but I'm sure my parents will pick someone soon," she mentioned offhandedly, focused on the goal ahead. She almost reciprocated the question, but considering his lifestyle she doubted the case.
NAME: CRAFTING A DEFENSE RANK: B REPEATABLE: YES CREATION CREDIT: APPLE DESCRIPTION: EVERY SUNDAY, A SMALL COMMUNITY OF CRAFTSMEN ARRANGE A MARKET IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF KONOHAGAKURE, SELLING THEIR WARES. THESE RANGE FROM SMALL TRINKETS AND PRECIOUS JEWELLERY TO IMPRESSIVE WEAPONRY FIT FOR A SHINOBI. UNFORTUNATELY, CERTAIN STALL-OWNERS REPORT THEIR INVENTORIES SHOWING MISSING ITEMS AT THE END OF EACH WORKING DAY, LEADING THEM TO BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE BEING TARGETED BY A GROUP OF LOCAL THIEVES. THE CRAFTSMEN, THOUGH TALENTED, CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE MORE ITEMS TO THESE CRIMINALS, AND AS A RESULT SHINOBI SECURITY HAS NOW BEEN HIRED FOR THE MARKET TO ENSURE THAT SUCH UNLAWFUL BEHAVIOUR IS DETERRED. BE WARNED - THESE THIEVES ARE VERY LIKELY TO BE SHINOBI THEMSELVES! OBJECTIVE: BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THIEVES AND CATCH ANY THAT YOU MIGHT SEE! REWARD: 300 EXP AND 50,000 RYO
It was a relief to hear her parents were working on a match for her. If nothing else It meant her matches would be filtered through people who knew her and loved her, or so he would believe.
"You're a very reliable woman." He did not imagine it was easy to secure all these on such short noticed yet she had, and she did not seem pressed about the expense. "I hope the person you wed appreciates your resourcefulness." 'Sweet Talk' they called it back at the Avalanche Temple.
Talking nice to a nice girl and her talking nice things back.
He'd gotten good at it in his years living in Konoha, the trick to it was to be considerate, and never say things you didn't mean. Kunoichi, were very sensitive to deceit.
"Do you think the thieves will appear?" He conversed with her easily enough while separating the buckling pieces from the straps. With all the disposable materials separated from the actual pieces he was assembling, he tossed the waste into a bin for recycling.
He checked and double-checked that he had all the pieces he needed. "If they don't, we won't have to write any mission reports." -and he could get back home with these new tools.
{CLICK FOR TRANSFERRED ITEMS}Crafting Tools Rank: D, C, B, A, (S) Type: Craftsman Accessory Special: Rank of tools determines the type of creation a Craftsman can forge. Tools need not be attained sequentially by rank; if you can afford S-rank tools buy them, you do not need to purchase D thru A-ranks first. Each set of tools takes up three (3) accessory slots. Description: Various tools used for the different tasks that involve forging. Numerous, these tools are heavy and cumbersome unless carried properly. Regardless, without them, a craftsman is essentially nothing. Cost: 1,000 / 10,000 / 25,000 / 50,000 / (100,000) Ryo per set
Crafting Materials Rank: D, C, B, (A), S Type: Craftsman Accessory Special: Crafting material used for making, repairing, or enhancing something; each piece of material takes up one (1) accessory slot. Each time one of these methods is performed, material of equal rank must be used. Material is good for one creation, repair, or enhancement! Note that 'S' rank material cannot be used to make relic-level items, only normal 'S' rank items. Description: Material used for crafting. Cost: 500 / 2,500 / 5,000 / (10,000) / 20,000 Ryo
Scanning the crowd, to no avail, it seemed as if either the thieves were in hiding at the moment or they were plotting, because the lack of action almost made the background serene. Honoka wasn't one to put her guard down once she raised it, refusing to be caught by surprise her eyes flickered around ceaselessly. She wanted to find anything that could or would point her in the right direction, even something tiny like a torn piece of fabric or an unknown footprint.
"Thank you for the compliments, though odd from someone I'm pretty sure won't be marrying. As for myself, I've no doubt they'll pick someone either incredibly skilled or rich, either will be invaluable to my clan," she said with a light chuckle, not meaning to offend but simply stating the truth before revealing her own feelings on the matter. It didn't matter who she married, as long as she had a partner in her mission to bringing her kin back to prominence.
"I've been wondering the same thing, and I'm certainly paying attention. It would be an easy success, but something about it makes me feel like I'm not paying attention,"
Honoka mentioned her growing frustrations as she was unable to tell what was unfolding at the traders market. Were there truly no thieves the one day that the village had actually sent shinobi out to investigate?
NAME: CRAFTING A DEFENSE RANK: B REPEATABLE: YES CREATION CREDIT: APPLE DESCRIPTION: EVERY SUNDAY, A SMALL COMMUNITY OF CRAFTSMEN ARRANGE A MARKET IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF KONOHAGAKURE, SELLING THEIR WARES. THESE RANGE FROM SMALL TRINKETS AND PRECIOUS JEWELLERY TO IMPRESSIVE WEAPONRY FIT FOR A SHINOBI. UNFORTUNATELY, CERTAIN STALL-OWNERS REPORT THEIR INVENTORIES SHOWING MISSING ITEMS AT THE END OF EACH WORKING DAY, LEADING THEM TO BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE BEING TARGETED BY A GROUP OF LOCAL THIEVES. THE CRAFTSMEN, THOUGH TALENTED, CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE MORE ITEMS TO THESE CRIMINALS, AND AS A RESULT SHINOBI SECURITY HAS NOW BEEN HIRED FOR THE MARKET TO ENSURE THAT SUCH UNLAWFUL BEHAVIOUR IS DETERRED. BE WARNED - THESE THIEVES ARE VERY LIKELY TO BE SHINOBI THEMSELVES! OBJECTIVE: BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THIEVES AND CATCH ANY THAT YOU MIGHT SEE! REWARD: 300 EXP AND 50,000 RYO
"Won't be marrying?" The monk furrowed his brows but his cheeks puffed slighted and lifted back to form the smirk on his face. "Am I really that ugly?" He'd had much had to consider it before.
Growing up at the Avalanche it was nothing but men in his time there. There was a real good chance he was ugly and didn't know it. He only had a moment to ponder before realizing his ugly mug didn't much matter in the face of either of his current objectives.
Although neither of them knew it, there were eyes on the pair as they came to a stop.
Taking advantage of the stopped motion he went about finishing looping the straps through the open loopholes on the buckles. From there it was mostly a sewing issue. The trick to a good rucksack was high quality materials threaded together skillfully with high caliber thread, if not fiber cable if you could get it small enough.
"Anything suspicious 'up there'?" He asked keeping his head down and trusting in her eyes.
{CLICK FOR TRANSFERRED ITEMS}Crafting Tools Rank: D, C, B, A, (S) Type: Craftsman Accessory Special: Rank of tools determines the type of creation a Craftsman can forge. Tools need not be attained sequentially by rank; if you can afford S-rank tools buy them, you do not need to purchase D thru A-ranks first. Each set of tools takes up three (3) accessory slots. Description: Various tools used for the different tasks that involve forging. Numerous, these tools are heavy and cumbersome unless carried properly. Regardless, without them, a craftsman is essentially nothing. Cost: 1,000 / 10,000 / 25,000 / 50,000 / (100,000) Ryo per set
Crafting Materials Rank: D, C, B, (A), S Type: Craftsman Accessory Special: Crafting material used for making, repairing, or enhancing something; each piece of material takes up one (1) accessory slot. Each time one of these methods is performed, material of equal rank must be used. Material is good for one creation, repair, or enhancement! Note that 'S' rank material cannot be used to make relic-level items, only normal 'S' rank items. Description: Material used for crafting. Cost: 500 / 2,500 / 5,000 / (10,000) / 20,000 Ryo
It was actually kind of interesting to see her companion at work, when she worked with her puppets she needed all the proper environment and background. Some nice music, along with a well-lit room, and ideally solitude and definitely not on the move. It was hard enough to shape items and utilize them correctly, but to do that while they were on a mission and while moving was incredibly impressive.
When she mentioned how he would be unlikely to marry, she found herself entertained and let out a soft one-beat chuckle once more. She thought it was funnier, deserving of an actual laugh, but she was way too focused on the area around them to give it the proper attention it deserved. But she would answer his joke, at least.
"Uh-huh, so how many monks in that temple of yours are married?" she quipped in return, without missing a beat.
While they were walking, it would seem as if the gods above had finally smiled upon them. Her senses had been fully extended the whole time, so when two eyes laid themselves upon her figure and stayed there she felt every bit of it. Smiling, she knew that the fish had finally taken their bait and would move into action shortly.
"We're being treated like fine pieces of art," she said, smiling tightly at her companion and hoped that he would understand the hidden meaning behind them.
NAME: CRAFTING A DEFENSE RANK: B REPEATABLE: YES CREATION CREDIT: APPLE DESCRIPTION: EVERY SUNDAY, A SMALL COMMUNITY OF CRAFTSMEN ARRANGE A MARKET IN THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF KONOHAGAKURE, SELLING THEIR WARES. THESE RANGE FROM SMALL TRINKETS AND PRECIOUS JEWELLERY TO IMPRESSIVE WEAPONRY FIT FOR A SHINOBI. UNFORTUNATELY, CERTAIN STALL-OWNERS REPORT THEIR INVENTORIES SHOWING MISSING ITEMS AT THE END OF EACH WORKING DAY, LEADING THEM TO BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE BEING TARGETED BY A GROUP OF LOCAL THIEVES. THE CRAFTSMEN, THOUGH TALENTED, CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE MORE ITEMS TO THESE CRIMINALS, AND AS A RESULT SHINOBI SECURITY HAS NOW BEEN HIRED FOR THE MARKET TO ENSURE THAT SUCH UNLAWFUL BEHAVIOUR IS DETERRED. BE WARNED - THESE THIEVES ARE VERY LIKELY TO BE SHINOBI THEMSELVES! OBJECTIVE: BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THIEVES AND CATCH ANY THAT YOU MIGHT SEE! REWARD: 300 EXP AND 50,000 RYO
"Quite a few of them actually." How often did he get a chance to talk about relations or lack thereof for the ninsou. "It would be a most cruel thing for the elders to make a man forsake the love and memory of a beloved lost wife just because he joins the fellowship of the temple." He'd seen many a man who failed to emote anything beyond the ring of precious metal that represented precious memories. "Most of those who came to the Avalanche had lives before."
The thought of precious metals would rattle around in his mind for hours to come as he heard a shrill scream and distant commotion regarding thievery.
As Honoka moved ahead to investigate Ojo hung back, continuing to sew straps onto buckles and eventually sowing the buckled straps to pieces of reinforced mesh; the outer layer of the sack.
{CLICK FOR TRANSFERRED ITEMS}Crafting Tools Rank: D, C, B, A, (S) Type: Craftsman Accessory Special: Rank of tools determines the type of creation a Craftsman can forge. Tools need not be attained sequentially by rank; if you can afford S-rank tools buy them, you do not need to purchase D thru A-ranks first. Each set of tools takes up three (3) accessory slots. Description: Various tools used for the different tasks that involve forging. Numerous, these tools are heavy and cumbersome unless carried properly. Regardless, without them, a craftsman is essentially nothing. Cost: 1,000 / 10,000 / 25,000 / 50,000 / (100,000) Ryo per set
Crafting Materials Rank: D, C, B, (A), S Type: Craftsman Accessory Special: Crafting material used for making, repairing, or enhancing something; each piece of material takes up one (1) accessory slot. Each time one of these methods is performed, material of equal rank must be used. Material is good for one creation, repair, or enhancement! Note that 'S' rank material cannot be used to make relic-level items, only normal 'S' rank items. Description: Material used for crafting. Cost: 500 / 2,500 / 5,000 / (10,000) / 20,000 Ryo
"I can't imagine it, but I suppose to each their own," she mused aloud, before shaking the thoughts away.
While he was hammering away, trying to create...whatever it is that he had set his mind to, the mission truly came down to the Genin. It was odd, considering their difference in rank, but not altogether enigmatic considering his skill with crafting and his adept usage of his Monk ninjutsu. It didn't matter to her much, either way, as long as she was the one who obtained the credit for the assignment. Her mind was always on her clan, first and foremost.
Suddenly, she was alerted to a boisterous clamor happening nearby and she ran over to understand what was happening. When she got there a man in his middle years was accusing several people in the vicinity of having stolen his merchandise. It didn't seem as if he had much proof that anyone close was the culprit, other than his stolen wares.
"Hello, sir! My name is Honoka Minamino and I'm currently on a mission to find thieves in the area. Could you tell me more about this," she approached the man diplomatically, not wanting to ruin her only lead, so far. She would cast a sideways glance at Ojo as well, making sure that he was okay while she was dealing with the man.