Long defining the Naruto universe is the strong species known as tailed beasts, or Bijuu. With characters like Naruto Uzumaki and Killer Bee forging ancient ties with them, these chakra-filled creatures took the stage in the original Naruto and Naruto Shippuden series. One of the most often asked questions as viewers migrate into the sequel series Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is whether Boruto features a tailed beast.
Fans naturally wonder whether Boruto Uzumagi, son of the Seventh Hokage, carries on the tradition of a Jinchuriki—or maybe even forges a new relationship with one of the tailed monsters. Boruto Uzumagi is presenting a new era of shinobi, fresh threats, and a whole different chakra dynamic. Let’s investigate this notion in great detail, dissect the canonical material, and examine where the series finds itself in 2025.
Understanding the Legacy of the Tailed Beasts
We must review what tailed beasts are and their importance in the Naruto series if we are to properly understand Boruto’s connection—or lack—to one.
Living chakra monsters produced after the Ten-Tails (Jūbi) was split by Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki Each of the nine original tailed beasts—Shukaku (one-tail) to Kurama (nine-tails)—has great strength. Particularly Kurama, who was confined inside Naruto for most of his life, the creatures were vital during the Fourth Great Ninja War.
The tailed monsters were freed at the end of Naruto Shippuden, and their individual will acknowledged. Although Naruto stayed close to Kurama, they were no longer being used as military weapons under forced slavery.
Boruto Uzumaki: A Different Path
Boruto neither in terms of chakra makeup nor mentality is not his father’s clone. Boruto has no tailed beast bound inside him unlike Naruto, who was born without parents and imbued with Kurama’s chakra as a newborn. Boruto is not a Jinchuriki as of the present manga and anime plots.
This fact reflects a basic difference in Boruto’s character, not only an issue of canon. His strength development is directed on quite separate elements:
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Karma Seal: Boruto possesses the Karma seal, a powerful and mysterious mark left by the Ōtsutsuki clan. This makes him a vessel for Momoshiki Ōtsutsuki, giving him access to god-like abilities.
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Inherited Potential: Boruto has inherited both the Hyuga clan’s dojutsu potential (from his mother, Hinata) and strong chakra reserves from his father, Naruto.
Boruto’s development is anchored in the celestial force of the Ōtsutsuki—a major break from Naruto’s beast-based power arc—rather than merging with a tailed beast.
Kurama’s Fate and Its Impact
A big change in the Boruto: Naruto Next Generations series was the death of the Nine-Tails fox Kurama. Naruto uses Baryon Mode, a last, high-risk transformation that destroys the life power of both Naruto and Kurama, in a desperate fight against Isshiki Ōtsutsuki. Kurama, however, fools Naruto by giving his life in order to trigger Baryon Mode, therefore saving Naruto from death.
Kurama’s death has important ramifications:
- It takes Kurama from Boruto’s possible inheritance.
- It closes that chapter of Naruto’s existence as a Jinchuriki, so ending that aspect of the show.
This incident marks a conscious attempt by the authors to turn the story away from the tailed beasts and toward fresh sources of strength, such the Ōtsutsuki clan, Karma seals, and advanced scientific Ninja instruments.
Does Boruto Ever Interact with Tailed Beasts?
Boruto has interacted with tailed creatures in non-combative contexts even though he is not a Jinchuriki. Consider:
- The tailed beasts are visible just momentarily in the Chōchō arc of the anime during Naruto’s conversations or flashbacks.
- Boruto sees his father’s great chakra and Kurama throughout family events and battle flashbacks.
Boruto forging a covenant or bond with a tailed beast has not portrayed in any canon episode or manga chapter, though. He seems not to be a receptacle or host for any Bijuu.
Fan Theories: Will Boruto Get a Tailed Beast in the Future?
Fan ideas abound about Boruto’s possible future with a tailed beast, notwithstanding the story’s obvious trajectory. Among the well-known concepts are:
- Shukaku (One-Tail): Now free and residing in the Hidden Sand Village, Shukaku has shown more personality and independence. Some fans theorize Boruto might forge a bond with Shukaku to enhance his power.
- New Tailed Beast: There is conjecture that totally new kinds of chakra beings or “Neo-Bijuu” could arise when the narrative moves into divine-level threats.
- Rebirth of Kurama: According to a more emotional perspective, Kurama, as a chakra entity, might reincarnate and connect with Boruto, therefore fostering a spiritual continuation of Naruto’s legacy.
These ideas are interesting, but as of 2025 none of them are backed by official manga chapters or anime episodes.
The Shift from Jinchuriki to Karma
Unquestionably, Boruto: Naruto Next Generations is forging a fresh direction for the series. The main power system now is the Karma seal, scientific Ninja equipment, and the celestial hierarchy of the Ōtsutsuki clan rather than the tailed animals.
Boruto is not weaker without a tailed beast; rather, it lets the show investigate fresh, more varied story themes. It also highlights Boruto’s uniqueness, therefore guiding him away from being only a “second Naruto.”
Final Verdict: Does Boruto Have a Tailed Beast?
Boruto doesn’t have a tailed beast. He is not a Jinchuriki, nor based on present narratives does he show any indication of becoming one in the future. Rather, his power comes from Ōtsutsuki bloodline, the Karma seal, and the advanced Ninja technologies particular to his generation.
Still, the worlds of Naruto and Boruto have never lacked surprises. Although Boruto’s narrative seems to be based on new mythology, fans cannot totally rule out a twist involving the tailed beasts—especially if fresh dangers surface that call for once again using the ancient chakra.
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