Hinata Hyūga is one of the most beloved characters in the Naruto franchise, especially among the fans of Naruto Uzumaki, the titular protagonist and her husband. Hinata is a kunoichi (female ninja) from the Hyūga clan, a prestigious family known for their powerful Byakugan eyes. She is also the mother of Boruto and Himawari, the main characters of the sequel series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations.
But is Hinata dead? This question has been circulating among the fans for a long time, especially after a controversial scene in the Boruto manga that hinted at a grim future for the old generation of shinobi. In this article, we will explore the fate of Hinata and whether she is still alive or not.
Hinata’s Near-Death Experience in Naruto: Shippuden
The first time that Hinata’s life was in danger was during the Pain’s Assault arc in Naruto: Shippuden, the second part of the original Naruto series. In this arc, the leader of the Akatsuki, a rogue ninja organization, attacked Konoha (the Hidden Leaf Village) with his six paths of pain, powerful bodies controlled by his Rinnegan eyes.
Hinata, who had a crush on Naruto since childhood, decided to join the battle and protect him from Pain, who had pinned him down with his black rods. Hinata confessed her love to Naruto and attacked Pain with her Gentle Fist technique, but she was easily overpowered and stabbed by one of his blades.
Naruto, who witnessed Hinata’s apparent death, was enraged and unleashed his nine-tailed fox chakra, transforming into a six-tailed beast. He fought Pain with his newfound power, but he did not know that Hinata was still alive. She was later found and healed by her cousin Neji, who was also a member of Team Guy.
Hinata survived this ordeal, but her confession to Naruto was left unresolved until the end of the Fourth Shinobi World War, when they finally shared their first kiss and became a couple.
Hinata’s Status in Boruto: Naruto Next Generations
Hinata’s status in Boruto, the sequel series that focuses on the new generation of shinobi, is as of yet unknown. In the present timeline, Hinata is still alive and well, living happily with her family in Konoha. She is a supportive wife and mother, who occasionally helps out at her sister Hanabi’s Hyūga clan dojo. She also maintains a friendly relationship with her former teammates, Kiba and Shino, who are now a police officer and a teacher, respectively.
However, a scene from the future that showed Boruto fighting a mysterious enemy named Kawaki suggested that a lot of old Naruto characters, including Naruto himself, Sasuke, and Hinata, are in fact dead. Kawaki, who had a similar mark on his palm as Boruto, declared that he would send Boruto to the same place as the Seventh Hokage (Naruto’s title), implying that he had killed him. He also said that the age of shinobi was over, and that he had destroyed Konoha.
Boruto, who wore Sasuke’s cloak and wielded his sword and eye, vowed to stop Kawaki and avenge his father. He also had a scar on his right eye, which resembled the one that Hinata had in the movie The Last: Naruto the Movie, where she was kidnapped by an alien named Toneri, who wanted to marry her and use her Byakugan to destroy the world.
This scene raised many questions and theories among the fans, such as:
- How did Kawaki get his mark and what is his connection to Boruto?
- How did Naruto and Sasuke die, and who else was killed by Kawaki?
- How did Boruto get Sasuke’s eye and sword, and what happened to his own eye?
- Where is Hinata, and did she die along with Naruto?
Unfortunately, none of these questions have been answered yet, as the Boruto manga is still ongoing and has not reached the point where the flashforward scene takes place. The anime adaptation is also behind the manga, and has not shown the scene yet. Therefore, Hinata’s fate is still a mystery, and fans can only speculate and hope for the best.
Conclusion
Hinata Hyūga is a popular Naruto character who has a loyal fanbase and a significant role in the story. She is not dead, as she survived a near-fatal attack by Pain in Naruto: Shippuden, and is still alive in the present timeline of Boruto. However, a scene from the future that showed Boruto fighting Kawaki hinted that she might be dead, along with many other old Naruto characters. This has not been confirmed or denied yet, as the Boruto manga and anime are still ongoing and have not revealed the details of the future events. Therefore, fans will have to wait and see what happens to Hinata and whether she will live or die.
