They were both strong. The powerful block forced Minoru back slightly, just as his kick likely did to Raiden.

He was on the edge of a branch that was wobbling up and down, but that didn't seem to matter. Only one foot touched down. With the aid of his chakra, it stuck there. He pulled his kicking leg in slightly, centering his balance. Then, he released a small bit of that chakra to slide in again - this time with a hook kick upside his opponent's head.

The transfer of energy in and out of his feet was completely effortless, an instinct born out of doing it his entire life.