: Katsuki Bakugo: Rising — 9

The chapter is steeped in the subtext of Bakugo’s guilt. Throughout the Paranormal Liberation War arc, Bakugo privately reflects on his past mistreatment of Deku, admitting to All Might that he didn't understand Deku's selfless nature and felt threatened by it.

The "Rising" chapter bridges this ideological gap. When Shigaraki launches a lethal attack at a vulnerable Deku, Bakugo moves without thinking. For the first time, his body reacts not to defeat an enemy, but to protect a comrade. This shift from "winning to save" to "saving to win" represents the death of his ego and the birth of his heroic heart. Repentance Through Action 9 : Katsuki Bakugo: Rising

From the series' inception, Bakugo’s philosophy of heroism was intrinsically linked to . He viewed All Might as an invincible force that never lost, leading him to believe that "winning" was the only metric of a hero. In contrast, Izuku Midoriya (Deku) prioritized "saving." The chapter is steeped in the subtext of Bakugo’s guilt