Hello once more, I'm back with the next chapter.
Now, before we get to the new chapter I received a question that was very similar to a question I got with the original Corruption of Naruto story and that question pertains to why I turn Naruto into a futanari. Now, if you're fine with that or just have no issue with it feel free to skip over this but since the person who asked was under a guest account I am unable to answer this directly. The reason I made Naruto a futanari in both stories comes down to two main things. One, I always play as a futanari character in CoC and two, there are just more options for a character with both sexes.
I hope you all enjoy the chapter!
(Marshalanime does not own Naruto or Corruption of Champions)
It had been a hard learned lesson but one Naruto wouldn't be forgetting. Don't put something you don't know about in your body. Still, it didn't change that fact that her body was now, like this.
Her new horns made it difficult to wear her headband as she normally would so she took to tying it around he neck. Her breasts, while not so big that they constantly got in the way were still something she had to get use to. To make it a little easier the blond had started wrapping them with bandages to keep them from moving about as well as flattening them a bit in the process.
Once Naruto had calmed down Fitz got her to explain exactly what had happened. It was indeed interesting how the blond's body had changed but what caught his attention the most was when Naruto told them how she'd wandered into the forest.
The man insisted that Naruto try to find her way back to the forest, much to her ire. Fitz refused to let the subject go and so eventually Naruto relented and told them she'd try. The blond had only taken a few steps when to the others surprise her form flickered and vanished from sight. After a few minutes Naruto came back surprised by how easy it was to get there and back.
Fitz eventually concluded that in this world one could travel quickly if they focused enough on their destination. Whether it had always been like this or a result of the corruption spreading through Mareth was still undetermined.
Naruto would become well antiquate with this method of travel as over the next few days she'd be running back and forth between the camp and the forest to cut down trees in order to fortify their defenses. While in the forest she mostly encountered more goblins and imps who'd always want to fuck her in some manner or another. There was one time when she encountered a mass of living vines but avoiding it wasn't all that difficult for her.
Back at camp it was mostly left to Audrea to build their walls since Naruto was the one gathering resources and Fitz wasn't really capable of helping with the task. They had taken advantage of what they had and incorporated the strongest of the standing ruins into their defenses.
While Fitz couldn't help with the heavy lifting he didn't just sit around the camp either. Naruto would often bring back strange concoctions or odd items for the man to look at. For the blond it was always a relief to dumb these things off at Fitz's makeshift lab, memories of Succubi Milk leaving a bad taste in her mouth for anything she found in this world. Fitz had no qualms with them and revealed in the opportunity to discover what they did. Some of the objects Naruto brought were completely harmless or had no apparent use while others, like Succubi Milk, had transformative effects on the body.
Their trip did not go unnoticed for long. In such a small community as Ingnam rumors spread fast and it wasn't long before Jiraiya heard where Naruto had run off to. Early in the day after the trio arrived the old sage came stumbling out of the portal. Like them the trip had its effects and the man was out cold for a few seconds before coming back to.
It was no surprise that the man was pissed but he nearly had a heart attack when he saw what had happened to his student. The counsel had told him that Mareth was dangerous but he hadn't expected this. Of course he thoroughly made fun of the teen for her stupid mistake after confirming that she was still healthy.
The man had repeatedly tried to get them to come back with him but they'd refuse each and every time. Eventually he gave up trying to convince them and insisted that they'd better not do anything stupid and get themselves in over their heads.
Before he went back through the portal he let the group know that there may be a way for him to move the portal but that he'd need help to do so. He'd already sent a message to Konoha with everything they'd need to know written in it but there was no guarantee that they'd send help. Even if they do decide to help it would take a while for a team to reach Ingnam and they still needed to decide where to move the portal.
At last it seemed that they had enough logs to complete their planned wall and the left over material from cutting them to size would keep their camp fire going for some time. Audrea had made considerable work considering it was only her digging holes for the posts, carving holes into their sides, and then using a large hammer and wooden spikes to keep everything together.
Since Naruto didn't need to bring trees back anymore she approached he woman to offer some help to which Audrea swiftly told her to "Fuck off". Naruto and Audrea hadn't been on the best terms since the younger blond had knocked the woman to the ground with her pants around her legs.
More annoyed that the woman was holding a grudge then being told to fuck off Naruto told her "Fine!" through gritted teeth before turning and storming away. If she didn't want her help then Naruto would just enjoy a day off.
That said what was she suppose to do? She'd spent so much time in the forest that it wasn't to appealing at the moment. Around camp there was literally nothing to do aside from staking rocks. Thinking about it Naruto eventually decided that if she could find a forest in a wasteland then maybe she'd just look for a new place to explore.
She'd been wandering aimlessly for a while not really bothering to keep track of where she's been since she could just walk into camp any time she wanted. Eventually the sent of fresh water and humidity reached her. With a grin the blond quickly took a few more steps and found herself standing on the shore of a massive lake with grass and a few sparse trees growing around it.
Now this was more like it. Deciding to take a few hours to walk along the shore Naruto eventually came upon a sight that she hadn't expected in Mareth, a farm house. Thinking about it it shouldn't be a surprise that someone would be growing crops but when compared to everything else she'd seen so far it was hard not to think of it as weird.
With little hesitation the young blond made her way over to the farm taking in the many different and delicious looking fruits and vegetables. As she walked by a pepper patch the shinobi was a bit surprised when a figure, who she assumed was the farm's owner, popped up from the field.
The dog-like woman giggled happily as she waved over her surprise guest. "Welcome stranger, it sure is pleasant to see a new face 'round here. My name's Whitney, and it's mighty fine I don't have to pitchfork you like most guests!" the farm girl introduced herself. Considering this was the first local who didn't want her to stuff them full of cum or vise versa Naruto gladly took the opportunity to have a chat.
Naruto was more than willing to lend Whitney a hand and the two of them spend a few hours out in the field, not that it felt that way with the company they gave one another. While Naruto hadn't been in Mareth for long she figured Whitney would relate to that more and ended up talking about what she'd been through over the past few days.
Whitney listened attentively and would speak up when she felt it was appropriate. From what she had to say it would seem that Imps and goblins were a common sight through most of Mareth. Even around her farm they'd crop up from time to time and she'd have to chase them off before they could cause trouble. Aside from the problematic locals Whitney didn't have to much trouble with her farm.
As enjoyable as it was Naruto had to leave eventually. With a goodbye to the farm girl Naruto went to leave when she called out to her. Turning back to the woman Naruto saw her toss a pepper. As Naruto caught it Whitney told her "Don't be a stranger ya hear? Good help like you is always welcome".
Thanking the woman Naruto left her to her work. As she left the farm she brought the pepper up to her mouth but paused before it past her lips. Looking down at the veggie she shook her head and placed it in her pocket. Whitney was a nice woman but that didn't mean she'd blindly trust food from this world.
Walking along the shore again Naruto was about to jump back to camp when a metallic glint caught her eyes. It didn't take long for her to find the source coming off a sword embedded into a tree. Walking up to it the blond began inspecting the sight. The tree was thick enough that it housed the entire blade within it. Unable to see the blade without pulling it free she took a closer look at the hilt. The hilt itself appeared to be made of bronze with gold inlays along the outside of the hand-guard. Looking closer, Naruto could make out a stylized figure battling a horde of demons in the design. The handle was wrapped tightly with rugged leather that still looked brand new in spite of how long the sword must have been there for the tree to grow so thoroughly around it.
Considering how long the sword must have been there it didn't take Naruto long to conclude that it didn't belong to anyone, or at least not to anyone who wanted it. Firmly taking hold of the handle she yanked it out with surprising ease. Now free she could take a greater look at the blade. It weapon was three and a half feet in length and made of the purest shining steel.
The sword seemed to fit perfectly in her hands and after a few practice swings it felt like she could cut through anything. Though entranced by the blade she was quickly brought from her thoughts by a single leaf that fell on her shoulder. Looking up it was apparent that it wasn't the only one to separate from the great tree as she was shortly surrounded by falling leafs. The ground around her was soon covered in dying vegetation at the tree that moments prior had been completely healthy now withered and wasted away.
Oddly the sight saddened the blond. Over the past few days she'd cut down plenty of trees but this seemed different. What was once beautiful and thriving was a withered husk.
Her hold on her new weapon tightened. Originally she had intended to drop it of at camp should someone want to use it but now a sense of obligation compelled her to wield this mighty weapon herself, if only for the tree that had kept it safe for years.
Taking off her jacket Naruto removed her shirt and wrapped it around the blade as a makeshift sheath before continuing forward. Perhaps she could craft a new sheath out of the left over wood back at camp. Even if it was poorly done it would be better than nothing.