We've seen plenty of overpowered protagonists, but raw strength isn't always what makes a character terrifying.
Some characters can destroy entire armies, while others can manipulate situations so perfectly that their opponents don't even realize they've already lost.
Personally, I find characters with incredible intelligence, patience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure more interesting than characters who simply win through brute force.
Imagine putting these characters in a room with no fighting allowed:
Lelouch Lamperouge — strategic genius.
Light Yagami — manipulation and planning.
Ayanokoji Kiyotaka — emotional control and observation.
Johan Liebert — psychological manipulation.
Sosuke Aizen — long-term planning and deception.
Who do you think would control the situation first, and why?
I'm especially interested in arguments beyond simply saying that one character is smarter than everyone else. Give me your reasoning.