Ota's Dock Problem [Solo]

Mission Name: Repair the Docks
Mission Type: Chore
Mission Rank: D
Mission Goal: Repair the docks in Ota damaged by the recent storm
Description: The same storm that took out the three ships also did some damage to a few of the piers in Ota's docks. A few buildings got their windows blown out and the occasional piece of debris thrown at them, so they may need touching up too. Tools will be provided on site, as will paint if needed.
Payment: 10,000 ryo
Requirements: Genin

Satori awoke within Ota's inn with a yawn and a stretch. The rest had been surprisingly nice, usually if he slept anywhere but his own bed (or debatably the bed in the Mizushima residence) he didn't sleep well. Enjoying his pleasant little surprise, Satori hauled himself up from the bed and examined his surroundings briefly. Content that all was well, the young man pushed himself to his feet and moved toward the bathroom.

After a bit of morning hygiene, the wild young man idly began pulling his hair back into a loose ponytail with a strip of leather, pulling on his clothing before pushing the door and exiting. It was still relatively early, but that was fine. The councilman had described what his job was going to be already. Stepping silently through the inn, he enjoyed leftovers from the night before. Refreshed and full, he began heading toward the market of the village.

Finally, he was beginning to spot a few other early morning risers and offered them polite waves and smiles as he walked. As he moved, he contemplated the details of the job he had to do. It came in three steps essentially.

1. Clean up all the scrap from the docks and houses that are on the coastline, remove any broken parts and strip them so that they can be properly repaired.

2. Repair it all so that it was functional once again, using the local craftsmen's help to make sure everything is done properly.

3. Do any finishing touch-ups required such as waxing, painting, and so forth so that the material is protected from weathering and would last. At least until the next big storm knocked it all out again.

Going over the mental steps made it easier to flick through his mental to-do list, and so he altered his course slightly. Moving toward the shop that had several boats being made, clearly, a work-in-progress, Satori grunted. Whoever owned the shop was likely to be able to help him, and so he carefully checked inside the windows. Examining the fact lights weren't on just yet, Satori grunted and settled down to wait patiently for the owner to rise.

Leaning against the support pole for the roofing section that extended out to keep the boats dry, Satori closed his eyes and focused his senses outward. No harm in meditating and practicing chakra control while he waited, after all.

After about thirty minutes had passed, Satori heard the door open. His eyes opening in tandem before looking toward the young woman that was blearily glancing around, before focusing on him and squinting.

"Who tha' 'ell 'r you?" She mumbled, rubbing at her eyes and causing Satori to notice the large muscles decorating her arms, despite her way of speaking it was clear she was skilled on some level. He offered a polite smile.

"Satori Ryuutei, Genin from the Mist. The head of the council told me you'd be able to help me work on the docks and nearby houses to repair the damage from the storm. Did I get the wrong location?" He glanced around idly, though it was clear he hadn't. There was no way more than one carpenter worked in a town this small, there wouldn't be enough business.

"Na', sounds 'bout right," she yawned, before scratching at the messy brown locks decorating her head and stretching. Releasing a low sigh afterward, before seeming to focus as green eyes looked him up and down more carefully this time. Grunting once, she turned and moved toward the shed that was next to her home, Satori followed along a few steps behind her patiently.

Once they got to the shed it was a fairly simple issue, she took out a toolbox made from polished wood that clanked with the sound of metal inside, nails, and several cans of paint. She offered him half the weight and he accepted without a word of complaint, seeming to earn a smile from her. Walking along after this she led the way toward the distant docks and glanced up at him with an arched brow.

"Didn't you just clean up the beach? What're you still doing here helpin' to fix the docks n' shit?" It seemed her accent had lessened as she had awoken, though there was still an obvious slang to her tones. It wasn't too bad, and Satori smiled idly in response.

"Your village needs the help. I saw no reason to leave if there was more work to be done. I'll help out a few days if the council head will let me. Get as many things wrapped up as possible to save us all some time." As Satori offered this explanation she gave a low hum of thought, before nodding once.

"Alright. Thanks, then. I know yer' gettin' paid but most don't bother with minor things like this, ya' know?" Glancing up at him he smiled softly and simply shrugged.

"All work is important. You're very welcome, thank you for the assistance. A craftsman, I am not," with this he followed her toward the primary docks as she shot him a grin. Once they'd arrived, he examined the mess. It wasn't as bad as the beach had been--but it was still pretty bad. Half-sunken boats that needed to be hauled out of the water and dried out, chunks of the dock needed ripped off and replaced, areas needed to be re-tied and stabilized.

That wasn't including the missing paint and chunks of wood, as well as several missing windows in some nearby houses, and so forth. There was a fair amount that he'd be doing--another all day project, it would seem. But that was fine.

Cracking his knuckles he released a slow breath and nodded once.

"Let's get started, then," he murmured, more to himself than anything. But the young woman gave a grunt of agreement as they headed toward the end of the dock to begin.

The work was unforgiving and surprisingly rough on his hands. It was interesting how his callouses from constant training were paying off here, as they caught many a splinter or bit of metal to ensure his skin was not pierced. His strength paid off quite a bit as well, as ripping out the boats took surprising effort. Water suction was quite the effect it would seem. Thankfully he'd managed it well enough, and as Satori lifted the final boat out so that the woman--Natalie she was called, could examine them for leaks or faults, he sighed.

Now it was the easier part. Moving toward the dock to begin ripping off chunks of wood and metal, re-tying the thick ropes, and performing general maintenance so that it would be safe and functional once more. He found himself hanging from his ankles and shin far more often than not, carefully working from underneath the dock. He got several calls from Natalie about him being more like a "Monkey than a cat" for it, but he didn't mind. Bemused at the fact she was correct.

The process was relatively painless, if heavy on the expenses of time. By the time he had finished working with the docks, the young man could see the sun burning through the clouds at its peak, mid-day. Grunting, he straightened himself from his previous position and smacked the small of his back a few times to get the blood flowing again properly.

"Oi, big buy, you want some food? I'm breakin' fer' lunch!" Natalie called from the shore, causing him to glance over and give a low hum of thought. His stomach was growling. If he didn't eat he'd start paying the price for it quickly--so he nodded in agreement. Rising up and moving toward the edge of the dock to gather up the tools before returning to the shore with the woman. She grinned, turning and taking him back toward her home and inviting him in.

Dinner was nice. She offered him sake, but he turned it down so early in the day. Instead drinking water and enjoying a (surprisingly well made) lunch by her hand. It was amusing, she ate almost as he did and had prepared far more than a normal person could ever eat--aside her. Perhaps she knew the Ryuutei were ravenous. Or, more likely, she just did this for everyone and didn't care about how it ended.

The pair chatted for a bit--but then it was back to work. Claws digging into wood, ripping it off and replacing it, hammering in nails and so forth. If nothing else it was surprisingly good for a basic workout, especially when he worked from underneath by hanging from his ankles. Nothing amazing, mind, but for a normal Genin he had no doubt this would actually be a decent starting mission to get their body used to unusual jobs.

By the time the sun had begun to set, the pair had finished up. Flicking the paint from his brush as he examined the newly repaired outside of the building, Satori grunted once before smiling to himself. Satisfied by the result well enough.

"Thanks, big guy! I appreciate it. Maybe I'll see you around later if yer' gonna keep helping out." She grinned up at him, causing Satori to smile softly and nod.

"If not, it was a pleasure working with you, Natalie. Thank you again." She chuckled and nodded, raising a hand in farewell while she headed to her home, and he headed toward the council building. He had more good news to bring, and perhaps there would be a bit more work for him as well by the end of the conversation. If not, then that would be that.

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