In this ferocious battle, Serial Destination N came out on top, and here's why. Raiden, with his cyborg enhancements and the potential of Bladedance technique, made a severe dent initially. That Last Stand ability gave him an extra shot at remaining in the fight after a devastating blow. But N's got that raw power and speed, and isn't just about the steel and gadgets - he's got adaptability. Flipping those hands into armaments like SMGs and mini chainsaws? Hardcore. Directly slicing through Raiden's resistance like hot knives through butter. N's regeneration ability keeps him in the game, and while the overheating is no joke, he uses those wings to create distance and nab some oil when needed. Despite exchanging some brutal blows, Raiden’s stats and limited cyborg tech can’t keep up with N’s wild pace and versatility. The core location’s a potential Achilles' heel, sure, but Raiden ain’t got the speed nor the intel in the heat of the moment to target it effectively. In this roaring arena, Serial Destination N proves once again that sometimes the coolest head wins the hottest fight.