Just as things look dire, the "fight to the death" is revealed to be a complete setup.
: Even Sid’s "rebellion" was part of the act to push the students to their limits.
: Stein stops the attack and reveals that the entire encounter was a remedial lesson orchestrated by Lord Death to test their teamwork and resolve. Soul Eater (Dub) Episode 5
In a comedic subplot, attempts to rush to the students' aid. However, his debilitating obsession with symmetry causes him to collapse in the hallway because he's worried he didn't fold a piece of toilet paper perfectly, preventing him from ever reaching the lab.
Watch the intense showdown between the students and Dr. Stein in this episode clip: Just as things look dire, the "fight to
: Despite the students' trauma and outrage over being nearly "vivisected," Lord Death introduces Dr. Stein as the newest teacher at the DWMA (Death Weapon Meister Academy) . Death the Kid’s Delay
: Encouraged by Soul , Maka manages to perform a perfect Soul Resonance . However, even this powerful joint attack fails to faze Stein, who easily counters them. The Twist Reveal In a comedic subplot, attempts to rush to the students' aid
: The battle begins with Black☆Star charging in, but he is quickly overwhelmed by Stein's superior combat skill and "Soul Wavelength" attacks.