How to Replenish Energy Points

"No, absolutely not." Inside Yueguang Xingye's tent, Yueguang Xingye rejected the request of Yueguang Han, who sat across from him. His resolute expression left no room for argument.

Just moments ago, Yueguang Han had asked Yueguang Xingye to arrange for two clansmen to assist his training with Lightning Style. But upon hearing the request, Yueguang Xingye immediately and firmly rejected this 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 current Energy Point reserve had fallen below seven hundred and needed replenishing as soon as possible. Only with enough Energy Points could he truly feel at ease on this battlefield against the Sand Shinobi—and take revenge more effectively.

However, relying solely on warming himself by a fire or basking in the sun to store Energy Points was far too slow. He could not keep relying on fires and sunlight to replenish them in the future, especially not on a battlefield where combat could break out at any moment. Replenishing Energy Points with Lightning Style had thus become imperative. Of course, what Yueguang Han told Yueguang Xingye was that he wanted to use Lightning Style to aid his training.

"I will absolutely not allow anyone to help you train in such a manner." Before Yueguang Han could finish, Yueguang Xingye cut him off and earnestly advised, "Young Han, give up on this unrealistic training method! Even using Lightning Style specifically meant for tempering the body is extremely dangerous, let alone the Lightning Release: Earth Run you mentioned. That is not body-tempering Lightning Style—it is offensive Lightning Style."

"Uncle Xingye, I know it is very 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 benefit me greatly." Yueguang Han persisted, his expression equally firm.

"No. Even if you have tested it, the answer is still no. And you are absolutely forbidden from using this method to train again in the future. This training 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. Adults have more experience when it comes to training. Listen to your uncle and give up this unrealistic method. I will guide you carefully." Yueguang Xingye remained equally adamant as he continued persuading him, his stance beyond dispute. Inside, he cursed Yueguang Han for being far too stubborn and headstrong.

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

"Uncle Xingye, this is a battlefield. We could face combat at any time, so... I insist on training this way! Only then can I grow stronger faster." Yueguang Han continued insistently, saying with conviction, "Besides, my Bloodline Limit awakened through Lightning Style. Training with Lightning Style complements my Bloodline Limit. I do not think Uncle Xingye—or anyone else—can understand my Bloodline Limit better than I do."

"When I say no, I mean no. No matter what you say, it is not allowed." Yueguang Xingye's attitude remained firm. He then earnestly advised, "Young Han, even if it costs them their lives, the clansmen will protect you without holding anything back. Your safety is more important than anything to everyone. How could I allow you to train in such an unrealistic and dangerous way? It would only harm you and let everyone down. So give up this unrealistic idea."

Seeing Yueguang Xingye's unquestionable expression, Yueguang Han knew he could not persuade him through words alone. He said, "Uncle Xingye, since we both hold our own views and neither can convince the other, let's let the facts speak for themselves. I know everyone is worried, so why not try one or two Lightning Style techniques first and see the results?"

"Fine." Yueguang Xingye, who likewise knew that he could not convince Yueguang Han with words, nodded and agreed to his proposal. Yet he had already made up his mind that, regardless of the outcome, he would not allow Yueguang Han to continue training with Lightning Style.

After reaching a temporary agreement, Yueguang Han and Yueguang Xingye left the tent together. They called over several clan ninjas skilled in Lightning Style and headed toward the forest behind the Konoha camp, one of the areas specially designated for ninja training.

(Ninjas had different specialties, so they could not train uniformly. But during a long deployment, they could not simply stop training either, while training inside the camp was too dangerous.)

More than ten minutes later, Yueguang Han, Yueguang Xingye, and two other members of the Gekko Clan arrived at the forest behind Konoha's main camp. At this moment, there were already dozens of Konoha Ninja in sight, training or resting. Nearly all of them were weaker Chunin and Genin. From farther away came the constant sounds of ninjutsu and shouted cries, making it clear that far more ninjas were training here than could be seen.

Yueguang Xingye had long known about the situation here and was not surprised in the slightest. After all, this was a battlefield, and everyone was doing their best to become stronger.

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

The deeper they went into the forest, the fewer training ninjas they encountered. Most of those remaining were ninjas from various clans, or Chunin and Jonin.

After walking for roughly another ten minutes and winding along a circuitous path, Yueguang Xingye led them to a secluded grove. Eight Gekko Clan ninjas were already there, sweating profusely as they diligently practiced Konoha Style Swordsmanship.

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

Looking at the eight clan ninjas before him, Yueguang Xingye instructed, "Stop for now. Keep watch over the surroundings and do not let anyone approach this place."

"Yes!" Upon hearing Yueguang Xingye's order, the eight people immediately answered and swiftly dispersed into the nearby woods.

"What is it, Young Han?" After assigning the clan ninjas to guard the surroundings, Yueguang Xingye turned around and saw Yueguang Han standing there in a daze. He immediately asked, breaking Yueguang Han from his thoughts.

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

"Fine." Yueguang Xingye nodded, then said to the two clan ninjas 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 intensity."

"Yes, Clan Head."

"Rest assured, Clan Head. We guarantee that Young Han will not be hurt."

Upon hearing this, Yueguang Long and Yueguang Shiya immediately patted their chests in assurance. They then asked Yueguang Han, "Young Han, what do you need us to do?"

"Just use Lightning Style on me directly. Uncle Long, Uncle Shiya, I'll be counting on you." Yueguang Han stepped forward as he spoke.

Hearing Yueguang Han's request, the two first glanced 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 most basic Lightning Style ninjutsu, and Yueguang Long had it ready after just two or three seals.

"Lightning Style: Lightning Roar Palm." Yueguang Long called out the ninjutsu. His palm, crackling with arcs of electricity, lightly struck Yueguang Han's body.

Only 0.5 Energy Points. After absorbing the current from Lightning Style: Lightning Roar Palm, Yueguang Han closed his eyes and checked the change in his Energy Points. Feeling speechless, he said sincerely, "This level of Lightning Style is far from enough. Uncle Long, there is no need to hold back so much, and you do not need to worry about injuring me."

"Alright." Yueguang Long again glanced at Yueguang Xingye. Seeing him give a slight nod, he formed hand seals once more.

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

There was not the slightest sound. The current from Lightning Roar Palm vanished into Yueguang Han's body like a clay ox sinking into the sea, without even a spark flying out.

3 Energy Points. Having absorbed Lightning Roar Palm, Yueguang Han again closed his eyes to check his Energy Points and said, "Uncle Long, it is still not enough. Use a stronger Lightning Style ninjutsu."

"Young Han, if you cannot endure it, you must say so! 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, and placed both hands on Yueguang Han's shoulders. A stream of blue electricity swiftly emerged from Yueguang Long's hands and continuously coursed through Yueguang Han's body.