In the one hundred and forty-fifth chapter of Assassination Classroom, Karma seizes command of the red team and the paintball war thins out fast, with clever traps and reckless charges wiping several fighters from both sides.
Summary
Right after Kanzaki takes down Okajima and Chiba, Karma anticipates her hiding spot and eliminates her, then takes charge of the red side. He assigns Mimura to scouting and hands Terasaka's crew a defensive post. Away from the action, the already-defeated Kataoka and Takebayashi sit with Korosensei and explain their intentions, which exposes why Karma pruned Takebayashi so early: the boy had been assembling an airborne charge meant to rain paint down onto the whole red team from above, a threat Karma refused to leave standing.
Key Events
Acting on Karma's orders, Hazama drives into blue ground and knocks out Sugino and Fuwa before she herself is tagged. Okano then removes Kurahashi with quick close-range work and lines up a shot on Kayano, only for Kimura to eliminate Kayano first. Spotting Hara standing alone and seemingly defenseless, both Okano and Kimura rush in to finish her, and both are snared by the trap she had waiting, ending their runs together.
With his squad suddenly shrinking, Karma admits they let overconfidence get the better of them. Nakamura steps up and braces herself for the next clash.
Related Reading
See all
Naruto vs Luffy: Does the Fight Change if Luffy Tickles Hinata?
Naruto vs Luffy with the twist nobody asked for: Luffy tickled Hinata on date night, and she kind of liked it. We break down the whole fight and commit to a winner....
Namek Has No Women, and Piccolo Pulls Anyway
There are no women on Namek. That isn't an oversight, it's the biology. Why we handed Piccolo the one thing his own species rules out, and why it had to be trap soul....
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Assassination Classroom Chapter 145?
Chapter 145, Claw Time, picks up right after Kanzaki eliminates Okajima and Chiba, as Karma anticipates her hiding spot and takes her out to seize command of the red team. He reorganizes his squad, assigning Mimura to scouting and Terasaka's group to defense.
Why did Karma eliminate Takebayashi so early in the paintball war?
Karma pruned Takebayashi early because the boy had secretly been building an airborne device meant to rain paint down on the entire red team from above. Kataoka and Takebayashi later explain this plan to Korosensei after their elimination.
How does Hara defeat Okano and Kimura in Claw Time?
Hara appears to stand alone and defenseless, luring both Okano and Kimura in to finish her off. Instead, she catches them in a trap she had already set, eliminating both attackers at once.
Who takes charge of the red team in Chapter 145?
Karma Akabane takes command of the red team in Claw Time after eliminating Kanzaki. He directs Hazama to attack blue territory, where she knocks out Sugino and Fuwa before being eliminated herself.
What does Karma admit after his squad starts shrinking?
After several red team members are eliminated in quick succession, Karma admits that overconfidence got the better of his squad. Nakamura then steps up and braces herself for the next confrontation.
Sources & Information
Looking for more on Chapter 145: Claw Time? The Assassination Classroom Wiki on Fandom has a dedicated page with community notes.
View on FandomThis content is original writing by Daddy Jim Headquarters based on the Assassination Classroom anime series, manga, and official materials. Assassination Classroom was created by Yusei Matsui, published by Shueisha, and animated by Lerche. All rights to Assassination Classroom and its characters belong to their respective owners. Episode and chapter references are cited where applicable.
Rights holders
- Created byYusei Matsui
- Published byShueisha
- Animated byLerche
All rights belong to their respective owners.
Character and scene imagery on this site is original artwork by Daddy Jim Headquarters, not screenshots or licensed imagery. Official cover art is used on three types of pages for editorial commentary:
- Movie pages: theatrical posters and key visuals, credited to Lerche and Shueisha.
- Game pages: official box art, credited to the game's respective publishers.
- Manga chapter pages: volume covers, credited to Shueisha and Yusei Matsui.
Official resources:
Help Us Keep This Wiki Accurate
Daddy Jim Headquarters maintains this encyclopedia. If you spot an error, a translation issue, or something that doesn't look right, let us know.
