BAKU • CLASH

**Extra Chapter** 

**Subchapter 3.1.1: The Top 5**

The tension on the training field was palpable. The Capture Test had begun hours ago, and the cadets of the Clash Royale Academy were spread across the region's different biomes, each striving to capture the rarest and most powerful bakuters. Success in the test would not only ensure immediate prestige but also pave the way for participants to become the academy's top trainers. However, for many cadets, there was one group that served as both inspiration and obstacle: the Top 5.

The Top 5 were the academy's most skilled and strategic cadets, renowned for their extraordinary capture and battle abilities. These five individuals were legendary among novice cadets, and many aspired to stand out just as they did. Each member of the Top 5 had a unique combat style, a formidable team of bakuters, and a track record of victories in challenging battles. They were always at the top of the academy's rankings, and participating in the Capture Test was almost a ritual for them, facing far more difficult challenges than ordinary cadets. Yet, their results were always admirable.

Renjir, Lora, and Shakadera knew that, at some point, their paths would cross with the Top 5. To stand out in the academy, they would have to prove their worth by facing these legendary cadets. As they captured their first bakuters, rumors circulated across the training field. The Top 5's strategies were always mysterious, but their names already commanded respect.

- **Top 1 - Reisuke Ren (Class A)** 

 At the top of the ranking was **Reisuke Ren**, the most talented and feared cadet of Class A. Known for his cold and precise strategy, he controlled his bakuters with impressive mastery. Reisuke was famous for his ability to anticipate his opponents' moves, always three steps ahead of any adversary. He was the epitome of a perfect cadet: flawless capture skills and a perfectly trained team of bakuters. His most notable bakuter was **Flembatros**, an Aerial and Volcanic type whose speed and destructive power were unparalleled. Reisuke used Flembatros to dominate the skies and eliminate opponents before they had a chance to react. Legend had it that in all his battles, he had never been forced to use his last bakuter. This aura of invincibility surrounded Reisuke, making him the prime target for any cadet aspiring to glory.

- **Top 2 - Sakamoto Kanemoto (Class S)** 

 The second cadet on the list was **Sakamoto Kanemoto**, from Class S. Sakamoto was the tactical strategist, known for exploiting opponents' weaknesses and using the battlefield to his advantage. His bakuters were meticulously chosen, each one playing an essential role in his battles. He was a true master of planning ambushes and creating battle scenarios that favored his team. His signature bakuter was **Kraneon**, a Dark and Crystal type with legendary defensive abilities. Kraneon possessed a rare ability to create indestructible crystal shields, protecting Sakamoto and his team while he crafted the next fatal move. His patience and timing made him an extremely dangerous opponent. Sakamoto never seemed in a hurry to finish a battle, preferring to see his opponents exhausted before delivering the final blow.

- **Top 3 - Marinne Bloob (Class E)** 

 In third place was **Marinne Bloob**, the water queen of Class E. Marinne was famous for her connection with Water and Frost-type bakuters. Her ability to command liquid elements was unmatched, often using the environment to her advantage by manipulating seas, lakes, and even rain at her will. Marinne was often seen training in aquatic environments, where she and her bakuters moved with astounding fluidity. Her most feared bakuter was **Aquarix**, a colossal sea creature whose power to create devastating storms gave her an overwhelming advantage over adversaries. Her battle style was both devastating and elegant. She had a calm, serene personality, but in combat, she became an unstoppable force of nature.

- **Top 4 - Raizer Ryugi (Class A)** 

 **Raizer Ryugi**, the fourth-ranked cadet of Class A, was known for his explosive combat style. Raizer took an aggressive approach, focusing on quick and devastating attacks. His bakuters were known for their raw power, and he rarely gave his opponents time to react. With a team of Fight and Spark-type bakuters, he brought a storm of powerful blows and electric attacks. His main bakuter, **Voltazard**, was an electric beast that dominated the battlefield with supersonic speed and devastating attacks. Raizer believed that the best defense was a strong, swift offense, rarely staying on the defensive. He attacked with full force from the start, pressuring opponents until they made fatal mistakes.

- **Top 5 - Kazir Blackmane (Class S)** 

 The fifth name on the ranking was **Kazir Blackmane**, from Class S. Kazir was the most rebellious among the Top 5. He was a master of Dark and Thunder-type bakuters, and his control of brute force made him extremely powerful. His battle style was characterized by complex strategies and deep mastery of his bakuters' abilities. He preferred to engage furiously with opponents, leaving them confused while he executed his attacks with full power. His most notorious bakuter was **Magnotrixs**, a stone creature combining speed and destructive power. Kazir's ability to use weather conditions to create sandstorms and sandy terrains during battles gave him an unmatched advantage, and he always seemed to be in sync with his baku.

**Conclusion** 

These cadets represented the peak of Clash Royale Academy, the Top 5. All cadets, including Renjir, Lora, and Shakadera, knew that if they wanted to stand out, they would need to face them at some point. The journey through the Capture Test was just beginning, but the shadow of the Top 5 loomed over all competitors, inspiring and challenging each to push beyond their limits.