Deku’s reaction to the condition of his closest buddy, Bakugo, was revealed in spoilers for yesterday’s release of My Hero Academia chapter 367. Fans, however, have observed that despite Deku’s initial dismay at Bakugo’s injury, his attention quickly shifted to his ally’s All Might card after Bakugo’s successful defence against Shigaraki. Horikoshi focused intently on this seemingly insignificant scrap of cardboard for a long. Since the explosive boy battled Shigaraki, it has been seen in nearly every chapter, indicating that it is more important to Deku and Katsuki than we first thought. Read on to find out why the lads need this card so badly.
Warning: Chapter 367 of My Hero Academia contains spoilers
My Hero Academia 367 reveals that Deku and Bakugo’s relationship is the driving force for their use of All Might cards. Izuku and Katsuki were like brothers even before they knew what the future held for them. Bakugo was one of Midoriya’s biggest fans despite his haughty demeanour. After finishing their time in U.A., the lads planned to form a Hero squad and eventually create their own Hero Agency. They had been expecting to obtain the rare All Might card from a pack of Hero trading cards for months before they found out the truth about their Quirks or lack thereof.
The two youngsters must have been blessed by Lady Luck, for they both managed to pull the same lucky card at the same moment. Bakugo and Deku will hold this as one of their dearest memories. Since receiving the card, the boys have never let it out of their sight for fear of forgetting one of their favourite moments. Another reason for the card’s significance is that it serves as a reminder of the close friendship between the two boys and of Deku’s impression of Bakugo.
An expression of gratitude
Bakugo’s closeness to Deku as a youngster waned once he became the focus of his bullies’ attention. Because of this, distance grew between the lads to the point that no one, not even Deku, considered them buddies anymore. It was Izuku’s hope that after he became a Hero, he and Bakugo could reconnect as friends. Unfortunately, Bakugo saw Deku enrolling in U.A.’s Hero course Academy as a personal challenge and refused to let him enter. He began challenging Midoriya to see who could become the best Hero in the world.
Bakugo was overtly hostile toward Deku, yet he enjoyed remembering their time together. Because of this, he started taking his card with him wherever he went. Deku finally saw the truth in My Hero Academia chapter 367 when he saw Katsuki’s bloody All Might card on the ground. The youngster with the green hair eventually learned that Bakugo never parted with their boyhood treasure. Deku’s wrath mode kicked in once he learned that his friend still valued him highly, especially in light of Bakugo’s condition. It had never been clear to Midoriya before that Bakugo still valued him as a person.
Deku finally got his heart’s desire realised since he had been working for this goal ever since the series’ inception when he first sought to mend fences with Katsuki. In My Hero Academia chapter 367, our protagonist finally realises that his friend’s near-death is the result of a villain’s activities, and he snaps.
What drives a hero
When Deku saw Bakugo’s All Might card destroyed in My Hero Academia chapter 367, he lost it for another reason. It’s all connected to how Katsuki interpreted Yagi’s Hero character, and by extension, how Izuku interpreted Bakugo. Because he is the only Hero to have never been defeated, Katsuki sees All Might as the very definition of success. Bakugo aspired to be just like him—a Hero who would triumph in every challenge and gain the respect and amazement of his peers.
Initially, Katsuki’s impact was felt only by Deku, the youngster with the freckles, who eventually came to associate Bakugo with success. Given that Katsuki is Deku’s explosive buddy and the driving force behind All Might, he finds it impossible to see Katsuki losing. Both youngsters desired the All Might card because of their fascination with heroes, but as they matured, the card took on a different significance. For some reason, Izuku reasoned that since he shared Bakugo’s card, he too might become a perfect Hero. What happens when you injure one of Deku’s idols and pals are depicted in My Hero Academia chapter 367.
Last words
For a variety of reasons, reading My Hero Academia chapter 367 may be a wrenching experience. Deku’s interpretation of Bakugo’s card is one of them. To Izuku and Katsuki, that scrap of cardboard represents everything. The card serves as a constant reminder of their relationship and a celebration of the years they’ve spent together.
The sight of it smashed and covered in blood was all the child needed to let his wrath take over. Horikoshi captured the totality of the bond between Deku and Katsuki, including the mutual respect and adoration they share, in a single card.