@waaa because the restoration ability only works with his hands, or at the very least bare skin (he's wearing shoes.) This is kinda like asking someone why they don't just use their toes to write on the floor, instead of crouching down to hold the pen
I'm quite straightforward & tend to answer questions if i see them. 
Please forgive me if i come across as blunt and/or take you too seriously.
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