You guys mess up LOL
Deku, at a mere 8%, is
astronomically stronger than Bakugo. Deku’s speed has increased so much that other people can no longer react to him. 0.1 seconds is about the reaction-speed cap. In other words, people stop being able to fight speed demons at a certain point. Had he not previously injured his arms, 8% Deku may have ended that fight a lot sooner. Punches are inherently more aerodynamic than kicks, making them much faster. The difference between winding up a kick, as opposed to diving straight into a jab, is massive.