Exoskeleton

"Did you happen to say something? I don't think I heard right" Kato questioned, continuing to act like a blowhard.

Yoichi took a step forward, unafraid. "You heard perfectly, braggart. If you're not going to train like everyone else, get the hell out of here. The arena is a sacred place and so many people are here to study and practice their combat styles," he exclaimed, looking Kato in the eye. "There is a corner of the tatami still free" he added, pointing to the open space of the large stone square, bordering the peach trees.

A few seconds of silence followed that statement. Dozens and dozens of warriors from other guilds stared at Yoichi. Most of them had never seen him and had never witnessed anyone expose themselves so much against the Heralds. 

"Who's that guy with the blond hair?" 

"Does he know who he's talking to?" 

"Pff! Another poor fool who's going to be ripped to shreds by Kato".