is the third episode of RWBY Volume 5 (and the 55th episode overall), which originally premiered in October 2017. The episode is a pivotal moment in the season, focusing on the convergence of various storylines as the main characters navigate their separate paths toward Mistral. Plot Summary and Key Developments

The episode title refers to the various hurdles faced by the scattered members of Team RWBY and their allies.

: Ruby, Jaune, Nora, and Ren finally meet Oscar Pine in Mistral. The most significant revelation is that Professor Ozpin is reincarnated within Oscar, using the young farmhand's body to communicate. Ozpin reveals the urgent stakes: they have approximately one month to train before classes resume at Haven Academy, the likely target for Salem's next attack.

: Ghira Belladonna delivers a public speech to the Faunus of Menagerie, attempting to persuade them to defend Mistral against the White Fang. However, the speech is interrupted by Ilia Amitola, highlighting the deep-seated political tensions within the Faunus community.