The fans of My Hero Academia have just witnessed an intense rivalry between Deku and Bakugo throughout the series. Now that the manga has concluded, the question of who ultimately emerged victorious has been addressed. Despite Bakugo undergoing an extraordinary development process, it is Deku who is officially recognized as the victor, even without the One For All quirk.
When Bakugo learns that Deku sacrificed One For All during the final battle, he feels as if he has lost something incredibly precious. Over the next eight years, Bakugo, along with Class 1-A, helped create a special energy armor for Deku, enabling him to reclaim his hero role.
Deku Overcomes Bakugo
In chapter 431, the rankings of important heroes were revealed, but Deku’s ranking was not updated as he was only recently reactivated in the field. However, the newly released Ultra Age material in Japan has revealed an external story segment, highlighting the official rankings of both Deku and Bakugo.
According to the rankings, Deku emerged in the 4th position, just behind Lemillion, Shoto, and Mt. Lady, while Bakugo placed 5th. This indicates that Deku has once again surpassed his previous long-standing ranking, thanks to the specially created energy armor by Class 1-A, allowing him to fight back against overwhelming odds.
Bakugo improved his rankings significantly from chapter 431 (previously ranked 15), but Deku faced a challenging start, reflecting the immense power and sacrifice he displayed in the final battle against Shigaraki, the ultimate villain.
The Growth of Deku and Bakugo
The unique aspect of the external story is that it does not focus solely on Deku or Bakugo, but rather on Eri as she has grown up. Deku and Bakugo only appear briefly in a news segment announcing their new rankings. Both characters are shown collaborating with Shoto, revealing the impressive teamwork compared to the earlier phases of the story.
Deku’s rise to 4th place indicates he is on a trajectory toward the top position, currently held by Lemillion. Given the current state, he won’t take long to make his mark and advance further. Bakugo will also not be easily discouraged, and the rivalry between them promises to be incredibly captivating. Fans of My Hero Academia are hopeful for future stories to witness who will be the first to reach the pinnacle of success.
