# Chapter [X]
It was an afternoon. All the students from class 1 and class 2 were gathered in the training arena. Teacher Omo and Master Still stood together at the front, watching over the crowd of students. There was little murmuring amongst them, a nervous energy rippling through the younger class.
"Alright, quiet down, quiet down." Teacher Omo's voice cut through the chatter like a blade. "So today we'll be working on your hand-to-hand combat."
The murmuring died down, but tension remained thick in the air.
"Today you'll be facing off with your seniors one-on-one," Teacher Omo continued, gesturing toward the class 2 students standing off to the side. "They've been here a year earlier than you, so at least you should learn a thing or two from them."
