To kill or not to kill is an ever-looming question that plagues a mangaka. This especially holds for iconic characters. While Boruto may not be as iconic as its predecessor Naruto, it carves its own identity while staying true to Masashi Kishimoto’s core storyline. However, with character deaths, there are differences in opinion.

Mitsuki in a still from the series Boruto | Credit: Studio Pierrot

This is especially true when outlining a character’s death in the story. While the sequel spin-off breaks away from its predecessor’s shadow, it retrieves the core elements from the original series. In this case, the point of difference is Kurama’s fate in the series.

Kurama’s Fate in Boruto was contentious for Mikio Ikemoto and Masashi Kishimoto

Kurama is the nine-tailed fox who was initially sealed within Naruto. It is one of the nine tailed beasts created by Hagoromo Otsutsuki. Having destroyed Konoha,...