How to Replenish Energy Points

"No, absolutely not." Inside Yueguang Xingye’s tent, he rejected Yueguang Han’s request as they sat facing each other. The firm expression on his face left no room for doubt.

Just moments ago, Yueguang Han had asked Yueguang Xingye for two clan members to assist his training with Lightning Style. But upon hearing the request, Yueguang Xingye had immediately and firmly rejected what he considered an absurd proposal.

"Uncle Xingye, using Lightning Style to train…" Since this concerned his reserves of Energy Points, Yueguang Han naturally did not want to give up so easily. After several major battles, his Energy Points had fallen below seven hundred and needed to be replenished as soon as possible. Only with sufficient Energy Points could he truly feel at ease on this battlefield against the Sand Shinobi—and take his revenge more effectively.

However, relying only on warming himself by a fire and basking in the sun to store Energy Points was far too slow. He could not keep replenishing them that way forever, especially not on a battlefield where combat could break out at any moment. Replenishing Energy Points with Lightning Style had therefore become imperative. Of course, Yueguang Han had told Yueguang Xingye that he wanted to use Lightning Style to assist his training.

"I will never allow anyone to help you train in that manner." Before Yueguang Han could finish, Yueguang Xingye cut him off and earnestly advised, "Young Han, give up on this impractical training method! Even using Lightning Style specifically meant for tempering the body is extremely dangerous, let alone Lightning Release: Earth Run. That is not a body-tempering Lightning Style—it is an offensive Lightning Style."

"Uncle Xingye, I know it is extremely dangerous, but I have already tested it. My Bloodline Limit has a high resistance to Lightning Style. Training with Lightning Release: Earth Run will not cause any problems at all. On the contrary, it will greatly improve me." Yueguang Han remained insistent, his expression equally resolute.

"No. Even if you have tested it, the answer is still no. And you must never train this way again in the future. This method is like pulling up seedlings to help them grow. Not only is it dangerous, but it will greatly affect your future development. You are still young and less experienced in training than adults. Listen to your uncle and abandon this impractical method. I will guide you carefully." Yueguang Xingye remained just as firm as ever, continuing to persuade him in an unquestionable tone. Inside, he was cursing Yueguang Han for being far too stubborn and obstinate.

Yueguang Han was the clan’s hope. No matter what, he would not let him train in such a dangerous way.

"Uncle Xingye, this is a battlefield. We could face combat at any moment, so… I insist on training this way! Only then can I grow faster." Yueguang Han persisted, saying firmly, "Besides, my Bloodline Limit awakened through Lightning Style. Training with Lightning Style complements my Bloodline Limit. I do not believe Uncle Xingye, or anyone else, understands my Bloodline Limit better than I do."

"When I say no, I mean no. Nothing you say will change that." Yueguang Xingye’s stance remained firm. Then he earnestly advised, "Young Han, even if it costs them their lives, the clan will spare no effort to protect you. Your safety comes before everyone else’s. How could I allow you to train in such an impractical and dangerous way? It will only harm you and betray everyone’s efforts. So give up this impractical idea."

Seeing Yueguang Xingye’s unquestionable expression, Yueguang Han knew he could not talk him into it. He said, "Uncle Xingye, since we both hold to our own views and neither of us can convince the other, then let the facts speak for themselves. Since everyone is worried, why not try one or two Lightning Style techniques first and see the results?"

"Fine." Knowing he could not persuade Yueguang Han with words either, Yueguang Xingye nodded in agreement. But he had already made up his mind that no matter the outcome, he would not allow Yueguang Han to continue training with Lightning Style.

After temporarily reaching an agreement, Yueguang Han and Yueguang Xingye left the tent together. They gathered several clan ninja skilled in Lightning Style and headed toward the forest behind the Konoha camp, one of the areas specifically designated for ninja training.

(Ninja had different specialties and could not train together uniformly. But they could not go without training during a prolonged deployment, while training inside the camp was too dangerous.)

More than ten minutes later, Yueguang Han, Yueguang Xingye, and two other Gekko Clan members arrived at the forest behind the main Konoha camp. At that moment, dozens of Konoha Ninja were visible, training or resting. Nearly all of them were weaker Chunin and Genin. Farther away, the sounds of ninjutsu and shouted cries continued to carry over, clearly showing that far more ninja were training here than could be seen.

Yueguang Xingye had long known about the situation here, so he was not surprised in the slightest. After all, this was a battlefield, and everyone was doing everything they could to grow stronger.

"This way. Our clan has a dedicated training area." After saying that to Yueguang Han, Yueguang Xingye led the group deeper into the forest.

The farther they went into the woods, the fewer ninja they encountered training there. Most of those remaining were ninja from various clans, or Chunin and Jonin.

After walking another ten or so minutes and winding through a stretch of forest, Yueguang Xingye brought them to a secluded grove. Eight Gekko Clan ninja were already there, sweating profusely as they diligently practiced Konoha Style Swordsmanship.

"Clan Head!" Upon seeing Yueguang Xingye, the people training stopped and greeted him respectfully.

Looking at the eight clan ninja before him, Yueguang Xingye instructed, "Stop for now. Keep watch around the area and do not let anyone approach."

"Yes!"

At Yueguang Xingye’s command, the eight people immediately responded. They quickly scattered and disappeared into the nearby woods.

"What is it, Young Han?" After sending the clan ninja to guard the surroundings, Yueguang Xingye turned and saw Yueguang Han standing there in a daze. He immediately asked, snapping him out of it.

"Nothing." Yueguang Han suppressed the thoughts in his heart, shook his head, and said, "Uncle Xingye, let’s begin."

"Fine." Yueguang Xingye nodded and said to the two clan ninja he had brought, "Long-kun, Shiya-kun, use Lightning Style to assist Young Han’s training. Start with the weakest Lightning Style techniques, and be sure to control the strength."

"Yes, Clan Head."

"Rest assured, Clan Head. We will definitely not hurt Young Han."

Yueguang Long and Yueguang Shiye immediately patted their chests in assurance. Then they asked Yueguang Han, "Young Han, what do you need us to do?"

"Just use Lightning Style on me directly. Uncle Long, Uncle Shiye, I’m counting on you." Yueguang Han stepped forward as he spoke.

Hearing Yueguang Han’s request, the two first looked at Yueguang Xingye. Only after seeing him nod did they say together, "No problem!"

After saying that, Yueguang Long began forming hand seals. It was only the lowest-level Lightning Style ninjutsu; he prepared it with merely two or three seals.

"Lightning Style: Lightning Roar Palm." Yueguang Long called out the technique, then lightly pressed his palm, covered in crackling arcs of electricity, against Yueguang Han’s body.

Only 0.5 Energy Points. After absorbing the electricity from Lightning Roar Palm, Yueguang Han closed his eyes to check the change in his Energy Points. Speechless, he said sincerely, "That Lightning Style was nowhere near enough. Uncle Long, there is no need to hold back so much, and you do not need to worry about injuring me."

"All right." Yueguang Long looked to Yueguang Xingye again. After seeing him nod slightly, he began forming hand seals once more.

"Lightning Style: Lightning Roar Palm." He deliberately called out the technique’s name again. This time, the current around Yueguang Long’s palm was much thicker as he lightly struck Yueguang Han’s body.

There was not a sound. The current from Lightning Roar Palm vanished into Yueguang Han’s body like a stone sinking into the sea, without even half a spark bursting forth.

Three Energy Points. After absorbing Lightning Roar Palm, Yueguang Han closed his eyes and checked his Energy Points again. "Uncle Long, it is still not enough. Use a stronger Lightning Style ninjutsu."

"Young Han, you must tell us if you cannot endure it! Lightning Style: Electric Current." After receiving Yueguang Xingye’s permission once more, Yueguang Long gave Yueguang Han a reminder. He formed hand seals again, deliberately called out the technique’s name, then placed both hands on Yueguang Han’s shoulders. A stream of blue electricity swiftly emerged from Yueguang Long’s hands and continuously flowed through Yueguang Han’s body.