Conversely, Raiden is not sticking to the branch but practically hovering when it goes out from under his feet as it bounces from their fight. He's never had reason to learn to keep his feet stuck to a surface like that really, when one can simply fly it results in a different set of tactics.

Raiden only barely ducks that kick, but it takes off his hat and sends it flipping lightly to the ground. He doesn't even glance after it as he drops low, sweeping a leg for that planted foot upon the branch.