No, Krillin has never killed anyone in the canon Dragon Ball storyline.
While Krillin is a powerful and skilled fighter who has faced numerous dangerous opponents, he is fundamentally a kind and compassionate character. This inherent goodness often prevents him from delivering the final blow, even when facing enemies who pose a significant threat.
Here's a breakdown of why Krillin hasn't taken a life:
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Hesitation and Mercy: Krillin often hesitates at the moment of killing an opponent. He is generally inclined to show mercy, even towards those who have wronged him or others.
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Example: Vegeta: A prime example of this is his encounter with Vegeta on Namek. Despite wanting to avenge his fallen friends and fulfill Goku's request to kill Vegeta, Krillin ultimately couldn't bring himself to do it. He realized he couldn't take a life, even to protect others.
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Non-Lethal Attacks: Krillin primarily uses techniques designed to incapacitate or subdue his opponents rather than kill them outright. His signature move, the Destructo Disc, is a powerful cutting attack, but he typically aims to disarm or disable rather than deliver a fatal blow.
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Character Arc: Krillin's character arc emphasizes his growth from a somewhat selfish and competitive martial artist to a selfless and loyal friend. Taking a life would conflict with this evolution and the core values he embodies.
In conclusion, Krillin's moral compass and inherent reluctance to take a life have consistently prevented him from killing anyone in the Dragon Ball canon. Even in non-canon scenarios, there are no instances of him definitively killing anyone.
