Chapter 21: Thor vs Raiden
Thor belongs to Marvel Comics.
Raiden belongs to Netherrealm Studios.
Akame ga Kill belongs to Takahiro and Tetsuya Tashiro.
Netflix and Soundtracks belong to their respective owners.
Leone pressed play for the last episode of Death Battle for today. After Netflix was mentioned again the episode starts playing showing two men fighting each other, while they control lightning all over the area.
(Cues Invader - Jim Johnston)
Wiz: The gods of thunder may endure eternal rule, but in the ring together, they are anything but immortal.
Boomstick: The mighty Thor, Prince of Asgard...
Wiz:...and Lord Raiden, defender of Earthrealm.
The group were now interested and excited to see actual gods fighting to the death.
"This is going to be interesting." Najenda smiled.
"Yeah! We're going to watch freakin' gods fight!" Leone shouted in excitement.
Boomstick: He's Wiz and I'm Boomstick.
Wiz: And it's our job to analyze their weapons, armor, and skills to find out who would win a Death Battle.
The first contestant is a large bulky man wearing some sort of armored chain mail and a red cape. he has long blond hair and some pictures showed him having a stubble or a shaved face. He also wore a winged helmet and wielded a hammer and controls lightning. A few girls and Bulat couldn't help but blush at the handsome god before them.
Thor
(Cues Thor (2011) - Sons of Odin)
Boomstick: In Norse mythology, Thor is the god of thunder, strength, healing, and...oak trees?
"Why oak trees?" Sheele asked as she started munching on some dumplings.
"I dunno, probably something important about them." answered Mine.
Boomstick: Well regardless, he was badass enough to get his own comic book.
"I'd read those comics." Lubbock said in interest.
"Me too." Tatsumi agreed.
BACKGROUND
Full Name: Thor Odinson the Mighty
Height: 6'6" (Tall than Bulat)
Weight: 640 Ibs.
Secret ID: Dr. Donald Blake
Skilled Surgeon & Medic
Guardian of Midgard AKA Earth
Superiority Complex
Wiz: Thor Odinson was conceived between the Allfather and Earth's Elder Goddess with the intent of creating the strongest man in the universe.
"And they did a pretty good job at it." Leone purred as she lustfully gaze at Thor's body.
"I wouldn't mind looking him up close too." Bulat commented with a flirtatious blush.
SUPERHUMAN ABILITIES
Super Strength
Supersonic Speeds
Self Sustenance
Inexhaustible Stamina
Superhuman Durability
Super Breath
Immunity to Ailments
Wiz: He can lift over a million tons, move at supersonic speeds, never feel exhaustion, survive the vacuum of space, and talk with frogs.
The group were shocked at his amazing powers that he possessed.
"He's got to be the strongest combatant we've ever seen so far." Mine said in shock.
"Let's hope there's someone else that's way powerful than Thor." Tatsumi added.
"But why talk with frogs?" Sheele asked.
"Beats me." shrugged Chelsea.
Boomstick: He's immune to poison, burns and electrocution, and he can survive the heat of the Sun, or even a planet-bursting explosion. Well, I guess that's what happens when God bangs the Earth.
Some were shocked that he can survived all of that.
"Is it possible for him to be immune to Murasame's poison?" Lubbock questioned.
"I think so, no one can survive the poison and maybe a god can handle it." Akame answered.
"I agree to that statement." Susanoo replied.
Wiz: While Thor is not invulnerable, he is augmented by his godly status and a fraction of the all-powerful Odin Force sealed within Mjolnir, his enchanted hammer.
The weapon was a small little hammer, which made a few members disappointed.
"That is a lame weapon." Leone complained.
"It's way too small to fight someone with." Lubbock added.
Boomstick: That's his weapon? That thing is way too tiny! I mean, if he was the god of mending fences or something I guess I could say-
The group watched as Thor uses Mjolnir to smash a bridge into a million pieces while creating a huge explosion in the process.
Boomstick: WHOA! Oh shit! Never mind!
"Okay I take back everything I was about to say about the hammer!" Mine screamed after seeing what the hammer is capable of.
"Me too!" Tatsumi added.
"Me three!" Chelsea agreed.
MJOLNIR
Bound to Thor
Literally Means "Crusher"
Forged from a Star Core (Which impressed the group)
Momentum-Based Flight
Unbreakable
Anti-Force Energy Blasts
God Blast
- Summons Asgardian Power into a Beam Capable of Slaying Immortals
(Cues: Thor (2011) - Prologue)
Wiz: Mjolnir is mystically bound to Thor, and obeys him as if it were alive.
The group acknowledge this as Imperial Arms are bounded to those that are considered worthy for them to be wield.
Wiz: And if it were any larger, it would be too heavy to wield.
"Wonder why they made it small?" Mine said.
"They'll get to that in a second." Najenda assured.
Boomstick: So it's not the size of the hammer, it's how he uses it!
Wiz: It was forged by dwarves using the core of a dying star, which went supernova and killed all the dinosaurs.
"Very interesting material." Susanoo commented in interest.
"Totally cool!" Lubbock shouted.
"That's some powerful star core." Chelsea admitted.
Boomstick: Yeah. Forget anything that I said earlier. I´m liking the dino-slaughtering hammer. Where can I get one?
"Yeah! us too!" Leone exclaimed.
Wiz: Mjolnir can only be wielded by Thor.
Boomstick and Leone: Aww.
Wiz: Although there is a work-around. Red Hulk once carried the hammer into space because Thor was still holding onto it, which may be one of the dumbest technicalities ever.
"That is dumb." Akame replied blankly.
"But still impressive." Sheele smiled.
MEGINGJORD
Nordic Title: Megingjörð
The Belt of Strength
Doubles Thor's Physique
Boomstick: But Mjolnir is not the only thing in Thor's arsenal. He wears the Belt of Strength which... surprise! Doubles his already powerful might.
"I'd totally wear that!" Bulat laughed heartily.
"And I wish Lionelle would give me that boost." Leone muttered with a pout.
GODLY POWERS
Weather Manipulation
Wind-Powered Flight
Earthquake Control
Immortality
Warrior's Madness Berserk State
Healing Powers
Wiz: And naturally, as the god of thunder, Thor can manipulate the weather. Storms, tornadoes, the wind. He can even summon deadly bolts of lightning.
"Kinda like General Budo and his Imperial Arms Adramelech." Najenda informed.
"Indeed it is." Lubbock agreed, having seen the scary general himself.
Boomstick: He also has some control over the earth. He can make earthquakes that span entire continents.
"And unlike Thor, Budo can't control the earth as well." Bulat said.
"Agreed." Akame spoke up after finishing her seventh meat.
FEATS
Master Marksman
Top Flight Speed: Mach 32
Martial Arts Mastery
- Viking, Celtic, Saxon, German, & American Fighting Styles
Overpowered the Hulk
Can Destroy Adamantium
Escaped a Black Hole
Strongest Asgardian, Odin aside
Wiz: Thor has fought and defeated many of the most powerful warriors in the Marvel universe. He's mastered enough martial arts to box Captain America to a standstill, and even overpowered the Hulk.
"Damn, that's awesome!" Leone cheered.
"He might be strong enough to take down Budo!" Mine added.
Wiz: Although, in the past, he could lose his powers when separated from his hammer.
Boomstick: Which is pretty stupid, considering his main method of attack is throwing the damn thing.
"Well since it's can be called back, there's no need for it." Najenda stated.
Wiz: But through some convoluted magic absurdity, this is no longer a problem. In fact, he has no specific physical weaknesses.
"If Thor existed here, he'd take down Budo with a single punch!" Lubbock suggested.
"I second that." Chelsea added.
Wiz: Though he suffers from a superiority complex. Arrogant and eager to fight, he often ignores even the most perceptible risks.
"Arrogant just like Esdeath." Bulat sighed.
"Because he's a god, some gods tend to be arrogant." Akame explained.
Boomstick: I like him!
"He seems alright for us as well." Sheele agreed.
Thor hits a Frost Giant with Mjolnir, knocking it into an icy wall.
Thor: Next?
For a powerful god, Thor could be a huge asset to Night Raid and he even might overpower General Budo in strength alone. Najenda, Bulat and Susanoo liked his powers that are similar to Adramelech, Leone and Akame admired his strength. Tatsumi, Lubbock, Mine and Chelsea like Mjolnir and made a note to never underestimate a weapon based on it's appearance, and Sheele seems to like him. On to the next combatant.
The next one is a tall lanky god that wore a white and blue combat attire. He has blue glowing eyes and wore a straw hat and top of his head, he also wield a wooden staff and has a wise and strategic nature in him.
Raiden
(Cues Parotoe - Mortal Kombat Theme *Metal*)
Wiz: According to Japanese legend, Raiden is the god of thunder and storms who, when angered, devours the stomachs of children as they sleep.
Some of the younger members turned green at hearing this, even Akame felt disgusted that she slowly ate her meat.
Boomstick: Mmm, child haggis. Just like Mom used to make.
"He's not serious!" Mine shouted.
"I really need something to wash my mouth." Lubbock gagged.
Boomstick: Well, whenever he's had his fill of defensless, sleeping children, I guess he decided to protect the Earth from evil.
BACKGROUND
Full Name: Lord Raiden
Height: 7' (Shorter than Susanoo)
Weight: 350 Ibs.
Age: Eternal
Protector of Earthrealm
Martial Arts Mastery
- Jujitsu, Nan Chuan, Judo, & Taekwondo
Wiz: Raiden is the defender of Earthrealm, and a key leader into shielding it from the forces of Shao Kahn's Outworld.
The group seemed to like him being a protector from evil and to an evil warlord.
Boomstick: He's a master of several fighting styles, and amps them up with powerful electric attacks. He sometimes wields a wooden staff, but generally prefers his fists.
"Yeah fists! Screw staffs!" Leone cheered as she punched both her arms into the air.
Wiz: From the mobile kicks of Tae Kwon Do, to the anti-armor combat of jujitsu, Raiden's wide variety of fighting styles complement each other perfectly to take down any kind of opponent.
Most members were very eager to learn these Martial Art Styles.
SPECIAL MOVES
Lightning Shots
Vicinity Blast
Shocking Touch
Electric Fly
Electric Slide
Teleport
Fatalities
Boomstick: This thunder god used several lightning-charged special attacks, like the Vicinity Blast, Electric Fly, and the Shocking Touch.
"Those seems useful." Akame said.
"If we had Adramelech, we could test those moves out." Lubbock grinned at the suggestion.
Boomstick: Not to mention, when finishing his foes, he discharges so much electricity into them that they combust.
They see Raiden discharge so much electricity that his opponent's head exploded.
"Damn!" Lubbock and Leone shouted.
"That looks really overkill." Tatsumi muttered.
Boomstick: The sheer power of these lightning attacks apparently overload his brain, causing him to spout out random gibberish in mid-attack.
They see Raiden speaking in a random language as he charges into his opponent, and couldn't help but laugh a bit at it.
GODLY POWERS
Ethereal Energy Composition
Weather Manipulation
Electricity Manipulation
Flight
Healing Powers
Immortality
Eventually Reincarnated After Death
(Cues Mortal Kombat - Eternal Life *Metal*)
Wiz: As an eternal god, Raiden is entirely composed of ethereal energy, and can morph into various forms of electrical force. With this trait he gains teleportation, flight and unlimited endurace.
Najenda ans Susanoo were completely interested in this ethereal energy.
"That's a perfect match for Thor." Leone said.
Boomstick: And like any other thunder god, Raiden has all sorts of control over the weather and lightning.
"Another person that can be related to Budo." Chelsea commented.
"Agreed." Bulat nodded.
Wiz: Raiden has so much power he can even achieve scientifically impossible things, like channeling electricity through insulated wood.
"Is that even possible!?" Mine shouted.
"Only if your a god Mine." Akame replied.
Boomstick: Haha, take that physics!
FEATS
Most Powerful Mortal Kombatant
Held Off Limitless-Power Kano
Has Mastered 750 Varieties of Jujitsu
Was the Last Man Standing Against the Deadly Alliance
Defeated the Houan Necromancers
Can Channel Electricity Through Wood
Wiz: He is one of the most powerful characters in the Mortal Kombat universe, and has successfully defended Earth for centuries. He eventually became the all-powerful Elder God of Earthrealm, but relinquished this power in order to protect the people of Earth.
"Why did he gave up that power if he can still help protect Earthrealm?" Sheele asked.
"Because he doesn't want to corrupt himself for power so he can protect the people of Earth without harming them." Najenda answered.
Boomstick: Wait, what? That doesn't make any sense.
Wiz: While he is an immortal, formless god, he is not indestructible and has limits. In order to fight among others, he must take a form susceptible to mortality.
"It's true, even made of ethereal energy he needs a from to make him stand out." Susanoo stated.
"Yeah and I kinda like his look." Tatsumi replied.
Boomstick: But he still retains all of his godly powers and is tough enough to effortlessly smash through solid concrete.
"Damn, that impressive." Leone said as she has some effort smashing concrete.
Wiz: Through his numerous success in defending Earth against impossible odds, Raiden has proved his greatest attribute to be his leadership and wisdom in battle. He is a cunning and daring strategist, willing to make whatever sacrifices is necessary to achieve victory.
The members of Night Raid understands this as they will sacrifice anything to achieve peace and take down Honest, even if they die for it.
Boomstick: Like this guy! That guy! And all of these guys! Raiden: a physical example of sacrificing others for the greater good.
Some winced or look sympathetic at the people Raiden has sacrificed to protect Earthrealm.
"Way to sacrifice all those good fighters Raiden." Lubbock said sarcastically.
"Disgusting." Akame muttered.
Tatsumi gritted his teeth in anger, knowing all those sacrifices were for the greater good, but he hated people following fate like a slave.
Raiden: Hehehe... sorry.
Raiden is somewhat of an okay fighter and he seems a bit extreme to sacrifice others to protect Earthrealm. Najenda and Susanoo were really impressed with his special moves, and the others seemed interested in his fighting styles. Now to the battle.
Wiz: Alright the combatants are set. Let's end this debate once and for all.
Boomstick: But first, my free trial of Netflix ran out, so here's another one!
This is a simple and difficult one. Both Thor and Raiden are very powerful thunder gods but they are different from each other, Thor relies on his strength to overpower his opponents and Raiden fight smart to beat his foes. Raiden might try to outsmart Thor, but the Asgardian can handle anything the Earthrealm protector can throw at him and pummel him into a bloody pulp.
In the end Bulat, Leone, Tatsumi, Lubbock and Chelsea voted for Thor. And the others voted for Raiden.
Boomstick: It's time for a Death Battle!
They see Thor in the middle of nowhere waiting for his opponent, when suddenly Raiden appears and the two took a their respective battle stances.
The members of Night Raid are tense to see which thunder god will reign supreme.
FIGHT!
(Cues Liquid Tension Experiment - Acid Raid)
Raiden shoots two bolts of electricity as he moves away. Thor effortlessly blocks them, then throws Mjolnir. Raiden disappears and Thor's weapon comes back to its owner. Raiden then appears behind Thor and unleashes a combo, then uppercuts Thor in the air where he continues his assault. Raiden then teleports and attacks from multiple angles, managing to stay ahead of his opponent, before throwing Thor to the ground and knocking him away with Vicinity Blast. Thor hits the ground, then stands back up.
"Man, Thor's tough!" Lubbock said.
"Don't worry Lubbock, I'm sure he'll win." Bulat replied while blushing.
Thor: Have at thee!
Thor uses Mjolnir to summon lightning to prepare for his next attack.
Thor: Mighty Spark!
He fires a blast of lightning at Raiden, but he manipulates it for his own, and rebounds it. Thor then stops it with Mjolnir and jumps toward a tree, uprooting it, then punches it. It flies toward Raiden, who disintegrates it with a blast of electricity. Thor then slams the ground, summoning an earthquake, which causes Raiden to stumble. Afterward, Raiden jumps, then flies away.
Thor accepts it as a challenge, and flies toward him. They rush at each other, and collide, summoning a massive discharge of electricity, but it turns out that Thor has kicked Raiden with both of his feet. Raiden then flies back-first into a mountain wall, but gets back up and starts running. Thor throws Mjolnir again, but Raiden teleports away, causing Mjolnir to hit the mountain before returning. Raiden resumes running, then, knowing Thor is coming right towards him, turns around and fires two electric bolts while jumping back.
"Seeing that Raiden relies on electricity, he know he's fighting a risky battle." Mine commented.
"Plus he lacks strength to fight back against Thor." Sheele added.
Thor knocks both aside and then kicks Raiden into the air, followed by a powerful blow with his knee. Raiden flies downward, first hitting a rock formation with his back, then lands to the ground. But Thor suddenly lands to the ground, causing Raiden to stumble. Thor then grabs onto Raiden, headbutts him, then slams him to the ground.
(Cues Frost Giant Battle - Thor *2011*)
Thor jumps back and calls upon a tornado.
"A storm is brewing." Akame said.
"Making the battle more closer to the end." Najenda added.
Raiden instantly got back into the fight and telepoted into the tornado and launched a large surge of electricity at Thor, leaving in a bit stunned then teleported in fron of him. Thor tries to attack but Raiden uppercuts him into the air, and the two proceeded to trade blows until Raiden used his Shocking Touch at him... which has no effect.
Thor: Away with you!
He slams Raiden downward, who falls to the ground.
Thor: Feel Heaven's wrath!
He summons a massive electric blast to fire at Raiden. Raiden sees it coming, and in the aftermath, has absorbed all of its electrical power. Raiden then flies upward with Electric Fly.
Everyone inched closer to see what happens next.
Thor swings Mjolnir below Raiden's stomach, destroying his lower body.
Everyone was shocked at the brutal hit.
"Holy shit..." Chelsea muttered in shock.
"That hammer is indeed powerful." Susanoo added.
Thor: Farewell!
Thor then throws Raiden far off into the sun, where he was slowly melting and from an outside view they could see a twinkle.
K.O!
Soon those on Thor's side cheered at the epic victory, while those who voted for Raiden clapped for him for doing his best.
(Cues Thor (2011) - Yggdrasil)
Boomstick: That seemed a bit overkill. I liked it!
"Yeah show it again!" Leone shouted.
RAIDEN
Smart, but Much Weaker
Immune to Electricity
More Fighting Experience
Less Extreme Survival Experience
Relies on Electrical Attacks, Which were Useless
Wiz: Raiden is a clever and versatile combatant, but was completely overpowered by Thor's strength.
"He fight clever, but he was no much for strength." Najenda commented.
"Strength beats brains today!" Lubbock cheered.
THOR
Stronger, Tougher, and Faster
Immune to Electricity
Does Not Solely Rely on Electrical Attacks
Mjolnir is Ridiculously Powerful
Arrogance Only Prolonged the Fight
Consistently Defeats Loki, Who is Clever like Raiden
Boomstick: It also doesn't help that Raiden's main weapon, electricity, was completely useless. Add in Thor's hammer and game over.
Wiz: Remember, Mjolnir was forged using the core of a dying star. When a star dies, it collapses into a super condensed neutron star. Even the smallest portion of this star can weigh 1,000,000 tons. Raiden stood little chance against a blow like that.
"That's one heavy hammer." Bulat whistled.
"Unbelievable." Mine whispered in disbelief
"Crap." Tatsumi paled, as he imagine himself being hit with that hammer.
Boomstick: Well, at least Raiden finally found his place in the sun.
Everyone chuckled at the pun.
Wiz: The winner is Thor.
The episode was really fun as they saw two different thunder gods fight and has one to be a personal favorite to Night Raid. Now to see what's next before they go.
Boomstick: Next time on Death Battle.
The group then hears some epic music before showing a strong swordsman with blonde hair and wearing a green tunic and he wielded a awesome looking sword and sheild as he defeats a large number of enemies as his names shows.
LINK
Then the music changes and they see an advanced city and they see another blonde haired man with a spiky hairstyle and wore a sleeveless outfit and wielded a colossal single edged blade as he fought powerful enemies with his name also shown.
CLOUD
Leone turned off the TV and DVD player and the group stretched and leave the room for another set of jobs that need to be done.