: Despite the sweep, Kendo feels a sense of inadequacy, believing her win was due to luck and specialized Quirk interactions rather than superior leadership compared to Yaoyorozu. Deep Themes

The match concludes with an unexpected , largely due to the surprising and ruthless applications of their Quirks:

The episode reinforces that and improvisation are as critical as raw power. While Class 1-A often relies on heroic individual feats, Class 1-B’s willingness to use "dirty" or ruthless tactics demonstrates a different, more pragmatic side of heroism—winning through whatever means necessary.