MISSION
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After waking up early, Ithaqua set to work. Using the most basic of fire jutsu, he ignited two firepits set up in different locations in his small campsite, one a bit larger then the other. The larger fire was more of a small rectangular patch of burning coal. This was intentional as he set up a large wire press of sorts above the patch, where he delicately placed each bundle of the gathered herbs. This contraption was designed to help dry out the plants quicker then just from the sun, making sure to maintain a low but constant heat from the coals, and rotating the bundles every so often as to not let them burn. He even sprinkled aromatic wood chips to burn and to infuse a smoky element to the process.
The smaller fire is where he would require a bit more finesse with his equipment. As any skilled potion brewer would know, the best base for any potion was distilled water, and the process itself was rather interesting to boot. First he would use a basic water jutsu to fill up several large glass flasks. He could easily just grab the water from the stream, but using water that was infused with chakra, resulted in a more potent base. Each of these flasks had specialised stoppers made of rubber, each having a small hole in them for Ithaqua to insert a small but long rubber tube into. These tubes would lead a small, safe distance away from the fire and flasks, for the distilled water to collect into a smallish cauldron.
This method was pretty interesting. The heat would cause the water to boil, which in turn, evaporates the water and generates steam. This is then fed through the tubing where it cools down and condenses into what is known as distilled water, a fascinating process which allows for purer water to be used whilst leaving behind any impurities or foreign bodies within the flask. As this process began, Ithaqua would use his water jutsu again to fill up three more sets of large flasks, so he can rotate them out until he has enough distilled water to use.
Now that was in progress, Ithaqua return his attention to the drying plants, rotating them slightly to check on there progress, seeing that they had dried out enough for him to continue processing them. Ithaqua then began the arduous process of grinding them into fine powders, using a mortar and pestle crafted from volcanic stone. With each rhythmic thud of the pestle against the mortar, the herbs released their powerful essences, filling his nostrils with their intoxicating aroma. He first ground up each individual herb to keep enough of them separated, while also combining Ithaqua combined the powdered herbs with some of the other dried ingredients, painstakingly measuring each component to create the perfect balance of potency and effectiveness.
It wasn't long before he needed to change over the flasks, and having timed it perfectly, he had finished grinding the dried ingredients by the time of the first changeover. Since he was making several batches of potions, he made sure that he had multiple sets of equipment to add to the efficiency of the project, swapping out the flasks at the same time as he swapped out the filled cauldron with another empty one, he could begin brewing his first batch of potions.
Setting the cauldron onto the coals of the larger fire pit, he would stoke the flames with additional woods, bark and twigs he found around him, slowly bringing the water to a gentle boil. Now was the easiest part of the process, with a wooden ladle, he would careful pour in some of his mixed components, mixing gently as he did so. After a small amount of time stirring, he would shift the cauldron to one of the less stoked parts of the pit as he would bring over another cauldron and repeat the process. Change the flasks and cauldron, bring cauldron to a gently boil, add in components and stir, moving the cauldron to less hot spots each time he needed to.
Once all the distillation had been completed, Ithaqua was left with 4 small cauldrons, all gently boiling on the pit, with all he needed to do was stir each potion gently on occasion. With each stir he would channel a small amount of his chakra into the ladle, slightly tedious but would result in a more higher quality product once done. After a few hours of simmering and stirring, Ithaqua carefully strained the potions through a fine mesh sieve, separating the liquid from any solid remnants that had been missed. He poured the potion into small glass vials, which he had already sterilised with hot water beforehand, corking them tightly to preserve their potency, and labelled each one with intricate symbols denoting their specific uses.
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MISSION END
TECHNIQUES USED
HP: 160
CHAKRA: 1600 - 10 - 10 = 1580
Begin processing materials (Custom Merchant C-Rank Mission)
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After waking up early, Ithaqua set to work. Using the most basic of fire jutsu, he ignited two firepits set up in different locations in his small campsite, one a bit larger then the other. The larger fire was more of a small rectangular patch of burning coal. This was intentional as he set up a large wire press of sorts above the patch, where he delicately placed each bundle of the gathered herbs. This contraption was designed to help dry out the plants quicker then just from the sun, making sure to maintain a low but constant heat from the coals, and rotating the bundles every so often as to not let them burn. He even sprinkled aromatic wood chips to burn and to infuse a smoky element to the process.
The smaller fire is where he would require a bit more finesse with his equipment. As any skilled potion brewer would know, the best base for any potion was distilled water, and the process itself was rather interesting to boot. First he would use a basic water jutsu to fill up several large glass flasks. He could easily just grab the water from the stream, but using water that was infused with chakra, resulted in a more potent base. Each of these flasks had specialised stoppers made of rubber, each having a small hole in them for Ithaqua to insert a small but long rubber tube into. These tubes would lead a small, safe distance away from the fire and flasks, for the distilled water to collect into a smallish cauldron.
This method was pretty interesting. The heat would cause the water to boil, which in turn, evaporates the water and generates steam. This is then fed through the tubing where it cools down and condenses into what is known as distilled water, a fascinating process which allows for purer water to be used whilst leaving behind any impurities or foreign bodies within the flask. As this process began, Ithaqua would use his water jutsu again to fill up three more sets of large flasks, so he can rotate them out until he has enough distilled water to use.
Now that was in progress, Ithaqua return his attention to the drying plants, rotating them slightly to check on there progress, seeing that they had dried out enough for him to continue processing them. Ithaqua then began the arduous process of grinding them into fine powders, using a mortar and pestle crafted from volcanic stone. With each rhythmic thud of the pestle against the mortar, the herbs released their powerful essences, filling his nostrils with their intoxicating aroma. He first ground up each individual herb to keep enough of them separated, while also combining Ithaqua combined the powdered herbs with some of the other dried ingredients, painstakingly measuring each component to create the perfect balance of potency and effectiveness.
It wasn't long before he needed to change over the flasks, and having timed it perfectly, he had finished grinding the dried ingredients by the time of the first changeover. Since he was making several batches of potions, he made sure that he had multiple sets of equipment to add to the efficiency of the project, swapping out the flasks at the same time as he swapped out the filled cauldron with another empty one, he could begin brewing his first batch of potions.
Setting the cauldron onto the coals of the larger fire pit, he would stoke the flames with additional woods, bark and twigs he found around him, slowly bringing the water to a gentle boil. Now was the easiest part of the process, with a wooden ladle, he would careful pour in some of his mixed components, mixing gently as he did so. After a small amount of time stirring, he would shift the cauldron to one of the less stoked parts of the pit as he would bring over another cauldron and repeat the process. Change the flasks and cauldron, bring cauldron to a gently boil, add in components and stir, moving the cauldron to less hot spots each time he needed to.
Once all the distillation had been completed, Ithaqua was left with 4 small cauldrons, all gently boiling on the pit, with all he needed to do was stir each potion gently on occasion. With each stir he would channel a small amount of his chakra into the ladle, slightly tedious but would result in a more higher quality product once done. After a few hours of simmering and stirring, Ithaqua carefully strained the potions through a fine mesh sieve, separating the liquid from any solid remnants that had been missed. He poured the potion into small glass vials, which he had already sterilised with hot water beforehand, corking them tightly to preserve their potency, and labelled each one with intricate symbols denoting their specific uses.
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MISSION END
TECHNIQUES USED
Type: Offensive
Rank: D
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra: 10
Damage: 20
Description: The user will release a small but powerful flame of fire at their opponent from either their limbs (through movement) or exhaling it. It can produce fire balls or fire streams or simply aid in taijutsu.
Rank: D
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra: 10
Damage: 20
Description: The user will release a small but powerful flame of fire at their opponent from either their limbs (through movement) or exhaling it. It can produce fire balls or fire streams or simply aid in taijutsu.
Type: Supplementary/Offensive/Defensive
Rank: D
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra: 10
Damage: 20
Description: Creates small waves of water,small blasts, and small shields of water.
Note: Doesn't require a water source but can be used to manipulate existing water.
Rank: D
Range: Short-Mid
Chakra: 10
Damage: 20
Description: Creates small waves of water,small blasts, and small shields of water.
Note: Doesn't require a water source but can be used to manipulate existing water.
HP: 160
CHAKRA: 1600 - 10 - 10 = 1580