Did Naruto Die in the Manga?

Oh Jesus no! Be aware of what you see; some are fanmade animations so don't get yourself fooled.

Naruto is still alive, but there's a chance of him being dead later. I'm only saying this after what Kishimoto stated: ‘I wouldn’t mind if Naruto dies in the show because he's always been around, but if he dies, it'd be a tragedy.’

Some argue that Naruto is caught in another dimension because of Kawaki's actions and Boruto's reaction. It does make sense given Boruto's lack of emotion to the news. For example, look at the entire village; it's almost like everyone is dead. Maybe only a few or his team 7 are left. And if that's the case, he would have seen enough of his loved ones dying, which means he didn't experience much pain. Besides, he would have cried enough during Naruto's death, and this was surely after that, which means Boruto is mentally prepared for anything.

So it can either be: 1. Naruto is dead; 2. Naruto is in another dimension. There's a 50/50 chance. Here’s a deeper dive into these possibilities and some caveats according to the latest manga and anime:

Technically, Yes He Did

Technically, Naruto did die in the manga. In the latest chapters, Sakura had to pump his heart with her hand. If you're asking about his fight against Isshiki in Boruto, then no, he did not die there. However, he suffered a significant loss, and the impact of this event is still under discussion.

The Death of Kurama

In the latest manga chapter released on February 19th, Naruto's Baryon Mode resulted in Kurama (Nine-Tailed Fox)'s death. This means no more superhuman strength, and Sasuke also lost the Rinnegan. Both characters have been heavily nerfed as a result.

Tailed Beasts are made from chakra. Once Naruto enters Baryon mode, it will use both Naruto and Kurama's chakra until one of them runs out of chakra. Therefore, Kurama's death means the death of a tailed beast. This might be the first time we will see a dead tailed beast in the series. It's a significant moment not only for Naruto and Kurama but also for the balance of the chakra network in the world of Naruto.

Conclusion

While Naruto is still alive in the cannon series, his death in the manga has left a significant impact. Whether he is truly dead or in another dimension remains to be seen. The latest manga and anime chapters provide some context, but the truth is yet to be revealed.

Does this mean the story will end with the manga? Sad to say, some believe that Naruto's death in Boruto might be a turning point that will affect the entire series. The latest manga chapters suggest a tragic end, but the series still has the potential for a happy resolution. What we need to wait and see is if the story will end with Naruto while the series maintains some dignity. Only time will tell.