Working on a slash effect & trying to improve it

Hello everyone👋

I’ve been trying to learn VFX recently, and I would really appreciate some feedback!

I think it looks fine, but I wanted some third-party insight on what I could improve.

I’ll have YouTube links showcasing two different versions attached to this post. There is a subtle difference between them, but I would love to know which version you prefer! :slightly_smiling_face:

Showcase #1
Showcase #2