- "Everything is proceeding as I have foreseen."
- ― Sheev Palpatine/Darth Sidious (Star Wars)
- "Whether it be court officials or military officers, even if we were to take into account every person alive in China today...With his clout he would still be counted as one of the men standing at the absolute peak."
- ― Gohoumei on Shun Shin Kun (Kingdom)
- "As the second highest ranking commander in Chu, the one woman who holds sway over 300,000 soldiers including those stationed in our southern outposts, I have need of you and your power."
- ― Ri En to Ka Rin (Kingdom)
The ability to possess incredible, overwhelming influence. Sub-power of Authority.
Also Called
- Far-Reaching Influence
- Highly Influential Connections
- Irresistible Sway
- Position of Power
Capabilities
The user possesses overtly or covertly great influence by/in political, criminal, economic, royal, scientific, etc. means, which grants them control over that sphere and its workings.
Applications
Variations
Associations
- Authority
- Civilization Manipulation
- Domination
- Golden Luck
- Hierarchy Manipulation
- Intuitive Aptitude
- Popularity Manipulation
- Psychological Manipulation
- Subordination Manipulation
- Supernatural Charisma
Limitations
- Outside influence might cause problems.
- Others of equal influence may remove users from power.
- Users of Indomitable Will and Freedom are either immune or highly resistant.
Known Users
Anime/Manga
- The God Hand (Berserk)
- Kages (Naruto)
- Madara Uchiha (Naruto)
- Pain/Nagato (Naruto)
- Danzō Shimura (Naruto)
- Hajime Nagumo (From Common Job to Strongest In the World)
- Ehit (From Common Job to Strongest In the World)
- Father (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- King Bradley (Fullmetal Alchemist)
- Molto Sol Augustus (GATE: Thus the JSDF Fought Here)
- Justy Ueki Tylor (Irresponsible Galaxy Tylor)
- Ougon-Douji (Kakuriyo no Yadomeshi)
- Miyano Arahabaki (Maga-Tsuki)
- Maou (Maoyu ~ Archenemy & Hero)
- Sora & Shiro (No Game No Life)
- World Nobles (One Piece)
- Im (One Piece)
- Yonko (One Piece)
- Edward Newgate/Whitebeard
- Red Haired Shanks
- Charlotte Linlin/Big Mom
- Kaido, King of Beasts
- Marshall D. Teach/Blackbeard
- Donquixote Doflamingo (One Piece)
- The Vinsmoke Family (One Piece)
- Petralka Anne Eldant III (Outbreak Company)
- Ryu (Youkai Apartment no Yuuga na Nichijou)
- DIO Brando (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
- Diavolo (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
- Giorno Giovanna (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part V: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
- President Funny Valentine (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part VII: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
- Ou Ki (Kingdom)
- Ryo Fui (Kingdom)
- Sai Taku (Kingdom)
- Four Lords of the Warring States (Kingdom)
- Shun Shin Kun
- Ren Pa (Kingdom)
- Ri Boku (Kingdom)
- Ri En (Kingdom)
- Kan Mei (Kingdom)
- Ka Rin (Kingdom)
- All For One (My Hero Academia)
- All Might (My Hero Academia)
- Stain (My Hero Academia)
Comics/Cartoons
- Amanda Waller (DC Comics)
- Alexander "Lex" Luthor (DC Comics)
- Nick Fury (Marvel Comics)
- T'Challa/Black Panther (Marvel Comics)
- Victor Von Doom/Dr.Doom (Marvel Comics)
- Wilson Fisk/The Kingpin (Marvel Comics)
- Diamond Authority (Steven Universe)
- White Diamond
Literature
- Lord Voldemort (Harry Potter)
- Rezkin (King's Dark Tidings)
- Sauron (The Lord of the Rings)
- Talon Karrde (Star Wars Legends)
Live Television
- Jim Moriarty (Sherlock)
- Mycroft Holmes (Sherlock)
Movies
- Emperor Sheev Palpatine (Star Wars)
- Supreme Leader Snoke (Star Wars)
- Bane (The Dark Knight Rises)
Video Games
- Illuminati (Deus Ex series)
- CPUs (Neptunia Series)
- Master Xehanort (Kingdom Hearts)
Gallery
The God Hand (Berserk) is a quintumvirate of demon sovereigns who act as executors of the will of the Idea of Evil, by virtue of their desires being intrinsic to the entity.
Alexander "Lex" Luthor (DC Comics) is one of the most shrewd businessmen in the world, a trait that has earned him an immense fortune rivaling that only to entrepreneurs like Bruce Wayne, Michael Holt, and Steve Dayton.
King Bradley (Fullmetal Alchemist) held absolute authority in his position as the original Führer (大総統, Daisōtō) of Amestris.
DIO Brando (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure)
Diavolo, the boss of Passione (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Part 5: Golden Wind/Vento Aureo)
Known as the Monstrous Bird of Qin, Ou Ki (Kingdom) held a great amount of influence across 7 States of China having served as one of the leading military figures of King Sho's era of warfare and a member the Six Great Generals of Qin.
As Chancellor of State of Qin, Ryo Fui (Kingdom) held almost absolute power in matters of the state, financial income, and political courts of the kingdom.
Ren Pa (Kingdom)
As the Prime Minister of the State of Chu and Head of Military Affairs, Shun Shin Kun (Kingdom) stood at the pinnacle of political power, having a hand in building up the entire superstate of Chu.
Serving as his state's leading military figure and as the Prime Minister, Ri Boku of Zhao's Three Great Heavens (Kingdom) holds great influence and power among the 7 States of China.
Ka Rin (Kingdom)
Ri En (Kingdom)
Master Xehanort (Kingdom Hearts) influenced many to follow his beliefs, to the point of having an entire organization under his control.
T'Challa/Black Panther (Marvel Comics) is the ruler of Wakanda, one of the most technological advanced countries in the Marvel Universe.
As the Kingpin of Crime, Wilson Fisk (Marvel Comics) holds total control over the criminal underworld of the entire eastern seaboard.
As the symbol of Peace and Justice, All Might (My Hero Academia) inspired the lives of many young heroes with his seemingly unstoppable heroism.
All For One (My Hero Academia) shares All Might's influential nature to the point of having his name feared from all.
Stain (My Hero Academia) despised "Fake Heroes" and slaughtered those he believed weren't worthy. His belief had many other villains rise from the shadows.
Danzo Shimura (Naruto)
Even in his old age, Madara Uchiha (Naruto) was able to convince Obito Uchiha to follow his plans.
With the Akatsuki and the Hidden Rain under his control, Pain/Nagato (Naruto) proclaimed himself God due to his almighty powers.
The Gorosei/Five Elder Stars (One Piece) are the heads of the World Government, and as such, they essentially rule the entire world. They are the five men who rule above the Marines, Cipher Pol, and the ones who made a pact with the Shichibukai/Seven of Warlords of the Sea.
The Yonko/Four Emperors (One Piece) are four of the most notorious and powerful pirate captains in the world, residing in the second half of the Grand Line - the New World, exerting impressive influence and control over dozens of other pirate crews and self-governing islands....
Donquixote Doflamingo (One Piece) had great amounts of influence on the world, being a Shichibukai/Warlord of the Sea and a infamous world class pirate/info broker for the underworld for The New World.
The Vinsmoke Family (One Piece)
Snoke (Star Wars) was the Supreme Leader of the First Order and therefore had absolute power over it.
Talon Karrde (Star Wars Legends)
As the leader of the Diamond Authority, White Diamond (Steven Universe) has absolute authority over Homeworld and the Gems, even more than the other Diamonds.
The Evil God Ehit (From Common Job to Strongest In the World) has absolute influence over the people of Tortus by exploitng their Religious fanaticism and worship towards himself...
...having instigated them to fight millienias of brutal religious wars for his own twisted entertainment, and even defeated his archenemies the Liberators simply by turning the people against them.
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Hajime Nagumo (From Common Job to Strongest In the World) through ingenious manipulation and trickery, has caused a massive revolution in Tortus, rallying support from the Heligh Kingdom and Hoelscher Empire to successfully turn humanity against the Evil God Ehit.