The Explosive Revelation: Bakugo's Destiny Unveiled in My Hero Academia Chapter 403

In the recent official release of My Hero Academia chapter 403, fans were thrilled to see Katsuki Bakugo's long-awaited return after a year in real-world time. With Bakugo potentially joining the battle against Tomura Shigaraki and All For One, fans are eagerly discussing the role he will now play in the final arc of the series.

Interestingly, chapter 403 of My Hero Academia has sparked renewed interest in the franchise's second film, Heroes Rising, and a specific scene within it. While the film has not been officially confirmed as canon by author and illustrator Kohei Horikoshi and the mainline series, many fans do consider it as part of the canon.

My Hero Academia chapter 403 sets up Bakugo and Deku to become the new Symbols of Peace

The aforementioned perspective also holds true for a particular sequence in the movie where Izuku "Deku" Midoriya seemingly imparts the One For All Quirk to Bakugo, even though this contradicts the established rules of the mainline series. Nonetheless, what holds greater significance is that fans are using this particular scene and the timing of Bakugo's reappearance in chapter 403 of My Hero Academia to argue that he was always destined to carry on All Might's legacy and, by extension, inherit the One For All Quirk.

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Reiterating what was mentioned earlier, the portrayal of a young Deku and Bakugo following in All Might’s footsteps in My Hero Academia chapter 403 is not the initial nod to their inheritance of his legacy. It was actually foreshadowed in the Heroes Rising film, where Bakugo and Deku briefly shared the power of One For All at the climax of the movie.

Regarded as a significant event by many fans, this signifies (in the eyes of the fandom) that both characters will carry on All Might's legacy rather than just one. Although it's difficult to say that Bakugo was always destined to inherit One For All, one can argue that he was always meant to embody what the Quirk represents.

Chapter 403 of My Hero Academia unequivocally confirms this, thanks to the opening and closing titles, as well as a pivotal scene within the chapter. It also brings Deku and Bakugo's journey to a complete circle, evolving from childhood friends to rivals in high school to partners who will together become the new Symbol of Peace, taking the place of their admired hero, All Might.

It's essential to highlight that the mainline series, along with the Heroes Rising film, has effectively portrayed the partnership between the two characters as they bear the responsibility of continuing All Might's legacy. From the very beginning, their growth has been interconnected, consistently inspiring one another to become not only superior heroes but, in Bakugo's case, better individuals as well.

The argument presented in the Heroes Rising film not being officially considered fully canon poses a fatal flaw. Despite fans regarding it as canon, this weakens the aforementioned assertions. The presence of Bakugo not only possessing One For All, but also doing so alongside Deku, significantly diminishes the argument's strength.

Nonetheless, chapter 403 of My Hero Academia serves as the foundation of this argument. The timing and execution of Bakugo's comeback alone suggest that he will inherit All Might's legacy alongside Deku. The inclusion of both characters in All Might's envisioned path within the issue, along with the setup from earlier in the series, solidifies Horikoshi's intention.

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