It wasn't a fake out it was a double bluff. He actually does hit with his right. He knew Midoriya would overthink it because that's who Midoriya is.
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It wasn't a fake out it was a double bluff. He actually does hit with his right. He knew Midoriya would overthink it because that's who Midoriya is.
FlowersisBritish
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I think we're over thinking that punch. It wasn't Baku think three steps ahead. It was "I want to punch. Okay, what the plan? I'm gonna punch him!"
Poodlestrike
Banned
I don't know, Bakugou's been shown to be an uncannily good fighter before. His style is all about carefully exploiting his advantage in brute force and endurance, rather than relying on it like a crutch. I could see him going for the double fakeout.
Yeah, Bakugou is surprisingly calm for someone who just picked a fight. He is challenging Deku not for spite, but for peace of mind.
His whole world view is changing. Been "Awesome" is not enough, he doesn't always win, and meanwhile Deku is succeeding. He challenges Deku because he feels that will make him understand what he needs to be closer to his ideal of All Might.
His whole world view is changing. Been "Awesome" is not enough, he doesn't always win, and meanwhile Deku is succeeding. He challenges Deku because he feels that will make him understand what he needs to be closer to his ideal of All Might.
Newtype-001
Member
Nah bakugous already shown he does more than that in like his first fight with midoriya using his explosion as a smoke screen and force to flip him over to get his back.
WhiskerFrisker
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Naruto vs Sasuke Round 3!
In all seriousness, Bakugou showing his ability analyze small details in order to create a big picture is nice. He is not a stereotypical meathead.
In all seriousness, Bakugou showing his ability analyze small details in order to create a big picture is nice. He is not a stereotypical meathead.
hipsterpants
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I read through all of this in 3 days
I don't want Kaminari to be the traitor
I don't want Kaminari to be the traitor
Poodlestrike
Banned
The way I see it, there's 3 basic outcomes here:
1) Basic standard rivalry fight resolution. Hero beats rival, rival becomes friend (or at least ally). I doubt that's where this is going, just because it'd be a fairly dramatic change in both writing quality and character arcs. Bakugou getting beat (AGAIN) by Deku wouldn't suddenly make him realize he was in the wrong, it'd just feed further into his inferiority complex. Thus...
2) Deku wins, Bakugou goes to Endeavor with Deku/All Might's secret. Filled with resentment and insecurity, Bakugou ties himself to somebody remarkably similar to him in the pro scene. What happens next is less certain, he could develop ultimately into Endeavor 2.0 to Deku's All-Might 2.0, he could realize that the path he's on leads nowhere good and course correct.
3) Bakugou wins, but ultimately Deku makes him realize that he's been barking up the wrong tree all along re: might makes right, and he continues to mellow out. I feel like this one is the most likely, but that could just be down to the translation putting words in Bakugou's mouth. There was a bit where he talks about his aspirations being wrong the whole time, which would seem to me to be pointing towards Deku pointing out that yes, that's pretty much exactly right. This would ring rather hollow from a victorious Deku ("you should abandon this obsession with being the strongest, and you should listen to me because I just kicked your ass"), but it might have some impact if he loses the fight. "You want to know why All Might picked me over you even though you're stronger? It's because strength had nothing to do with it."
1) Basic standard rivalry fight resolution. Hero beats rival, rival becomes friend (or at least ally). I doubt that's where this is going, just because it'd be a fairly dramatic change in both writing quality and character arcs. Bakugou getting beat (AGAIN) by Deku wouldn't suddenly make him realize he was in the wrong, it'd just feed further into his inferiority complex. Thus...
2) Deku wins, Bakugou goes to Endeavor with Deku/All Might's secret. Filled with resentment and insecurity, Bakugou ties himself to somebody remarkably similar to him in the pro scene. What happens next is less certain, he could develop ultimately into Endeavor 2.0 to Deku's All-Might 2.0, he could realize that the path he's on leads nowhere good and course correct.
3) Bakugou wins, but ultimately Deku makes him realize that he's been barking up the wrong tree all along re: might makes right, and he continues to mellow out. I feel like this one is the most likely, but that could just be down to the translation putting words in Bakugou's mouth. There was a bit where he talks about his aspirations being wrong the whole time, which would seem to me to be pointing towards Deku pointing out that yes, that's pretty much exactly right. This would ring rather hollow from a victorious Deku ("you should abandon this obsession with being the strongest, and you should listen to me because I just kicked your ass"), but it might have some impact if he loses the fight. "You want to know why All Might picked me over you even though you're stronger? It's because strength had nothing to do with it."
hipsterpants
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I don't think there's actually going to be a fight and everyone is going to be surprised.
But maybe I'm just dumb.
But maybe I'm just dumb.
Yeah, I would REALLY like Baku to win this one, mostly because I feel he is still ahead of Deku (Last time Deku won because of the game rules) and also because it will make for interesting writing, depending on the context of the victory.
grandjedi6
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Probably. It would be pretty weird if they managed to sneak into the training center without anyone noticing despite all the added security.
Frozenprince
Banned
I believe the whole thing will end up being a subversion of the shounen "WE MUST FIGHT EACH OTHER TO BEAR OUR SOULS" shit.
BassForever
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This is viz's translation of why Bakugo wants to fight Deku for those curious
FlowersisBritish
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Eeeeeeeh reading that made me feel this fight less. Then again, I'm kind of super off the All Might bandwagon. I'm getting tired of people being like "I love All Might more than you!" Why does no one love Eraserhead? Why doesn't he have a cool fanclub of kids just wearing his big dump scarf and pouring sand in their eyes so they can get the teary red eye chique?
nobody knows eraserhead
Looking at this, are the snippets of text above both their heads supposed to be their two opposing viewpoints?
Bakugou: He always wins in the end
Deku: He always saves people with a smile
No one know's who he is and that seems by his own choice. He doesn't like the glamor and the life style that surrounds so many other heroes. Much the same Eraserhead doesn't seem like the type to have an office building full of dozens of side kicks either. Just not his style and goes against what kind of hero he is it seems.
OniBarubary
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What's funny is I think Eraserhead is the exact type of hero Stain thinks heroes should be like.
Eraserhead made it a point to not be in the spotlight.
They are on exact opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of the style of hero that they are and how they think hero work should be done. All Might is out there for everyone to see and act as a symbol of justice and peace and to give hope and strength to the world. Superman like to be more specific while Eraserhead is much more the Batman style hero.
I wouldn't say it like that but they have different viewpoints on how a hero is presented both of which are valid.
Dedication Through Light
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Will only accept a Bakugou win, Midoriya winning is too soon, he's not powerful enough since he hasnt had his quirk for even a tenth of as long as Bakugou. And please no interruptions, please be unique.
Dude, he already kicked Bakugou's ass a few chapters into the manga.
Dedication Through Light
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That fake bomb event where he barely even hit Bakugou and won only because of Ochako landing on it? Doesnt count.
FlowersisBritish
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Yeah, DTL is right. Deku won via rules, not by brawn. In a straight up fight, Baku wins hands down as shown in that big tournament.
Also, who is going to tell Baku he sweats from his feet too so he can start hoping in the air via explosions like so crazy martial artist bouncing on their feet.
Also, who is going to tell Baku he sweats from his feet too so he can start hoping in the air via explosions like so crazy martial artist bouncing on their feet.
Bakugou never faced Midoriya. He only won first place because Todoroki was mindfucked after his battle with Midoriya and refused to go all out. Even Bakugou knew it was a bullshit win and he was pissed off about it on the podium.
In my opinion Todoroki is clearly still top of the class, who cares about second place?
Handjob and smokey will show up with a horde of villains to try and interrupt things and kidnap him.
FlowersisBritish
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Speaking of who, I miss handjob. Outside of Toga he's my favorite character in this and he never gets enough screen time. Just give me a panel, anything. Him looking over finances and getting stressful back pains because he doesn't know how money works, him practicing juggling in private and then someone opens the door and he quickly hides the balls, a shot of his tinder profile. Anything would be great, I just miss him and his cutie patootie smile.
FlowersisBritish
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If you were a full member I'd petition to make that your tag.
Edit: Speaking of which (sorry, I crept on your profile) how are you not a full member?
Edit: Speaking of which (sorry, I crept on your profile) how are you not a full member?
Poodlestrike
Banned
Ehhhhhhhh
I agree with the others. Deku rules-lawyered his way out of that, he'd have lost a straight up fight.
He had his threadmaking privileges revoked. Also banned a number of times.
Cerium likes to live dangerously.
I'm more curious what the Hell All for One sees in Handsy. He spends so much time training him, giving him super soldier braindead quirk monsters, and even takes a stand to let him get away. I realize his connection to All Mights predecessor and his quirk is pretty powerful but other than that there must be something else there.
lewd
FlowersisBritish
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I would like A4O infinitely better if he was more jokey evil like the purple man from Jessica Jones,
he also does a needlessly complicated scheme to troll Jessica because he's mad at her.
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