Time to Bloom is the 168th chapter of Assassination Classroom. Class 3-E's coordinated raid on the mountain overwhelms the government troops through superior knowledge of the terrain and sheer resolve, until the students find their advance blocked by Craig Hojo himself.
Summary
Inside the command post, Karasuma asks for clearance to oversee Korosensei should the class breach the perimeter. The commander scoffs, certain that the mass of soldiers on the slope makes any breakthrough impossible, yet he still lets Karasuma proceed. Out on the mountain, the students' offensive lands blow after blow.
Isogai and Maehara take down a retreating Wolfpack soldier, whom Karma then interrogates harshly. Hayami and Chiba sedate several troops from range with tranquilizer rounds, while Ritsu, piloting Itona's drone, backs up Terasaka, Itona, Okuda and Muramatsu as they smoke out and knock down an enemy marksman.
Key Events
Observing the rout, Karasuma notes that the pupils understand the ground far better than the professional force opposing them, which hands them a decisive edge. He adds that the far greater personal stakes drive the students harder than any soldier. Before long, almost every defender is pinned or unconscious. Just short of their goal, however, the class comes face to face with Craig Hojo.
Notes
Known in Japanese as Kaika no Jikan, this installment is positioned between Trust Time and School Attendance Time within the nineteenth volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Assassination Classroom Chapter 168?
In Chapter 168, Time to Bloom, Class 3-E's coordinated raid overwhelms the government troops on the mountain through superior knowledge of the terrain, until their advance is finally blocked by Craig Hojo.
How do Isogai and Maehara help the class advance in Chapter 168?
Yuma Isogai and Hiroto Maehara take down a retreating Wolfpack soldier during the raid, whom Karma Akabane then interrogates harshly for information.
What roles do Hayami and Chiba play in Chapter 168?
Rinka Hayami and Ryunosuke Chiba use tranquilizer rounds fired from range to sedate several government troops during Class 3-E's assault on the mountain.
Why does Karasuma say the students have an advantage over the soldiers in Chapter 168?
Karasuma observes that the students understand the terrain far better than the professional troops opposing them and that their far greater personal stakes drive them harder than any soldier, giving Class 3-E a decisive edge.
Who blocks Class 3-E's path near the end of Chapter 168?
Just short of reaching Korosensei, Class 3-E comes face to face with Craig Hojo, who stands in their way at the end of Chapter 168.
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