In a realm where worlds collide, two legendary warriors stand face to face. One is a fiery, fast-paced martial artist from the Street Fighter universe. The other is the God of Thunder himself, a protector of Earthrealm from Mortal Kombat. Ken Masters vs Raiden – who wins when fists of flame meet bolts of lightning?
The Fighters
Ken Masters
- Franchise: Street Fighter
- Style: Shotokan-based Ansatsuken
- Signature Moves:
- Shoryuken (rising uppercut)
- Hadoken (fireball)
- Tatsumaki Senpukyaku (spinning kick)
- Flaming Shoryuken
- Traits: Aggressive, fast, explosive combos, fiery spirit
Raiden
- Franchise: Mortal Kombat
- Role: God of Thunder, Earthrealm’s guardian
- Powers:
- Electric projectiles
- Teleportation
- Flight & levitation
- God-tier durability
- Traits: Calm, powerful, wise, but devastating when provoked
The Battle Begins
The arena is set: a crumbling shrine, half in the world of Street Fighter, half in Mortal Kombat’s dark reality. Storm clouds gather above, and thunder rumbles as Raiden appears in a bolt of lightning. From the other side, Ken steps forward, cracking his knuckles with his trademark confident smirk.
Ken: “You’ve got the lightning… Let’s see if you can handle the heat.”
Raiden: “You are brave, but you challenge a god. This will be your undoing.”
Fight!
Round 1: Speed vs Power
Ken charges forward with a Tatsumaki Senpukyaku, spinning kicks slicing through the air. Raiden teleports behind him, unleashing a lightning bolt. Ken is fast—he flips mid-air and counters with a Flaming Shoryuken, striking Raiden’s chin with a burst of fire.
Raiden recovers instantly, floating back and summoning a surge of electricity. Ken dodges most of it, but one bolt catches him, sending him skidding across the arena.
Round 2: Strategy Shifts
Ken knows he can’t win by brute force alone. He starts using feints, baiting Raiden into teleporting—only to greet him with a surprise EX Hadoken. The fireball explodes on impact.
Raiden, now serious, channels thunder into his hands and slams them into the ground, creating a shockwave that sends Ken flying. But Ken lands on his feet, bloodied but still grinning.
Ken: “Not bad, thunder man. But I’ve still got one more trick.”
Final Round: Fire Over Thunder?
Ken charges forward, blazing with energy—this is his Shinryuken, a fiery vertical hurricane of punches and kicks. Raiden prepares to teleport—but too late. Ken catches him mid-motion, dragging him into a storm of flame.
BOOM. Explosion. Smoke fills the shrine.
As the dust settles, Raiden stands—injured but alive. But Ken is still on his feet, scorched but victorious.
Raiden bows.
Raiden: “Your fire burns brighter than expected, Ken Masters.”
Winner: Ken Masters
Despite Raiden’s godly powers, Ken’s heart, speed, and relentless offensive style give him the edge. A human—yes—but one who can challenge gods with fire in his fists and passion in his soul.
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