Chapter 15: Energy Manipulation

As the weeks passed, Riku dedicated himself to his training at the dojo. He practiced martial arts daily, honing his skills and building strength. But he also focused on mastering energy manipulation, recalling the techniques he had learned in his dream.

One evening, after a particularly intense training session, Riku found a quiet spot in the park to practice. He closed his eyes, concentrating on the energy within him. He remembered how he had absorbed energy from his opponents and how it had felt to unleash powerful blasts.

"Focus," he whispered to himself. "I can do this."

He extended his hands, visualizing the energy flowing through him. Slowly, he began to gather it, feeling the warmth build in his palms. "Come on… just like in the dream," he urged himself.

With a sudden burst of determination, Riku unleashed a small energy blast into the air. It shot upward, illuminating the night sky before dissipating into sparkles. Riku's eyes widened in disbelief. "I did it! I really did it!"