Hirokazu Tsuruta
CharacterHirokazu Tsuruta is a hulking operative attached to the Ministry of Defense in the Assassination Classroom story. Though glimpsed earlier, he steps fully into view in Chapter 82, when he masquerades as Korosensei to play an underwear thief on Shiro's orders.
Appearance
Tsuruta is a large, heavyset man, standing 185 centimeters and weighing roughly 90 kilograms. He is about thirty years old.
Personality
What little the story shows of Tsuruta comes through his actions rather than any stated temperament. He functions as an obedient subordinate, willing to carry out a deceptive and unsavory assignment exactly as instructed.
History
Tsuruta is tied to the Ministry of Defense and once served under Kotaro Yanagisawa. Brief appearances place him in the story before his proper debut in Chapter 82. There, following Shiro's plan, he disguises himself as Korosensei and poses as an underwear thief, part of a scheme aimed at framing the target teacher.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Hirokazu Tsuruta in Assassination Classroom?
Hirokazu Tsuruta is a hulking operative attached to the Ministry of Defense in Assassination Classroom. He appears briefly earlier in the story before stepping fully into view in Chapter 82.
What does Hirokazu Tsuruta look like?
Hirokazu Tsuruta is a large, heavyset man standing 185 centimeters tall and weighing roughly 90 kilograms, about thirty years old.
What is Hirokazu Tsuruta's role in Chapter 82?
In Chapter 82, Hirokazu Tsuruta disguises himself as Korosensei and poses as an underwear thief, following Shiro's plan to frame the target teacher.
Who does Hirokazu Tsuruta work for?
Hirokazu Tsuruta is tied to the Ministry of Defense and once served under Kotaro Yanagisawa before his mission involving Korosensei.
What is Hirokazu Tsuruta's personality like?
Little is shown of Tsuruta's personality beyond his actions. He functions as an obedient subordinate, willing to carry out a deceptive and unsavory assignment exactly as instructed.
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