What if Bakugo got one for everyone?

Key takeaways

• Bakugo's explosive quirk was intensified with one for all, creating immense fighting potential.
• Bakugou's aggressive nature may have clashed with one's responsibility to everyone, cutting his hero career short.
• As a symbol of peace, Bakugo could become a formidable guardian, changing society's view of heroes.

Many stories have power plays and relationships between characters, showing how adding a new element changes the course of their lives. If a major decision were to change that character's life, as it were, the directions that could be taken are endless. Such hypothetical questions are of particular interest My Hero Academia Because this anime focuses on quirks, or superpowers, and the social structure around them.

The most prominent, of course, is the transference of a name for all, intended to pass from hero to hero. Fans love to speculate and discuss what would have happened if Bakugou instead of Midoriya had taken on this incredibly powerful quirk and changed the entire premise of the series.

Bakugou's Quirks and Heroic Abilities

What is the Blast Quirk?

Bakugo's Explosion Quirk Allows him to generate powerful explosions by sweating a nitroglycerin-like substance from his palms. It's an offensive quirk that fits his aggressive fighting style perfectly. He masters this quirk very well; It can also be used for attack, mobility, and defense. This mastery reflects his intense training and determination to excel.

Before All Might chooses Midoriya as his successor, Bakugo seems to be one of the strongest contenders aside from Mirio Togata. With natural talent, fierce determination, and superior fighting ability, he stood at the pinnacle of the potential range. Everyone initially wanted him to carefully handle one's heavy burdens, both physically and mentally, and Bakugou's confidence and strength could easily appeal to him. However, his fiery personality and lack of humility can cause anxiety.

What if everyone had met Bakugo first

How could Bakugo's path change?

If all of Might had found Bakugou before Midoriya, the story would have looked very different. Bakugou's competitive nature and arrogance may have made him resistant to anyone at first, but his ability to be one for everyone will soon attract him. Borrowing everyone's power for a short period of time only enhanced his already impressive abilities and pushed him to become an unparalleled hero.

While Bakugou's talent comes innately, one for all can strengthen his highs and his lows. Trained under All Might's tutelage, Bakugo could quickly pick up the traits of humility and helpfulness, but his aggressive nature may have forced him to struggle with the power of one for all. This may have led to various rivalries and friendships that may have occurred within Class 1-A.

One for everyone experimenting with Bakugo's Quirk

But with some caveats

Merging a super power for everyone with Bakugo's explosion quirk will create a devastating fighting ability. His explosions could be amplified to unimaginable scales, and the dynamics in battle would reach unprecedented heights. However, such channeling of both quirks may require a much steeper learning curve than Midoria's development. A side effect for everyone would have been a serious problem for Bakugou. It is mentioned in the series that One for All shortens the lifespan of users with pre-existing quirks, as their bodies are taxed by their own abilities.

I only see victory! That's all!

This problem was exacerbated by Bakugou's heavy use of blasts, which could be very detrimental to his health in the long run. Given the physical toll of using both One for All and Blast, Bakugo's career as a hero may have been tragically short-lived. The extreme strain on his body may force him to abandon Quirk much sooner than expected, bringing questions about the next heir.

How will this story change?

What would be Midoria's part in a world without OFA

If Midoriya hadn't become one for everyone, his role in the story would have been very different. This is because, without a quirk, he can rely on his analytical mind and strategic thinking to support Bakugo or find another way into the hero world. His dynamic with Bakugo could have been very different, with Midoriya acting more as an advisor when it came to planning and tactics, that is, if Bakugo still had the character development he did, which was unlikely given how much he wanted it. Push Midoriya first.

With Bakugou as the bearer of the One for All, the battles against the villains would have unfolded differently. His aggressive fighting style can lead to faster, more destructive confrontations – which can alienate allies or create more collateral damage. But Bakugou's charisma and power can also inspire greater unity among the members of Class 1-A.

Bakugo as a symbol of peace

If Bakugou had been one for everyone, he could have been a symbol of another kind of peace—a fierce, relentless protector who terrifies villains rather than inspires hope. This is a very different approach than All Might has as part of its legacy and may have changed the way society judges heroes.

What's interesting to consider is that this fictional scenario of Bakugou could shape a completely different perspective for everyone. My Hero Academia. His inherent talent and strong will, which was further proven when he refused to join the League of Villains, could make him the most unstoppable hero, but the pressure – possibly physical and emotional – of dealing with such a massive force could change everything. This “what if” shows how profound All Might was regarding this choice and how his decision would shape the entire show.