Within the story of Dragon Ball, both of these psychic abilities were hax-like and not presented as something that could be resisted through sheer willpower. Although once again, keep in mind the context. Dragon Ball meanwhile has displayed 12, failing only in Psychic Shield, as Chiaotzu was able to use mental paralysis on both Krillin and Goku, and Guldo/Gurd was able to use mental paralysis on both Krillin and Gohan.
Although even then, the ability to resist Conqueror's Haki can be interpreted as a variation of both. Of the Superpower Wiki's 13 listed applications of the ability, One Piece has displayed 11, lacking only Possession Immunity and Psychic Shield, but that is likely only because such abilities have not appeared in the story at this time. One Piece and Dragon Ball are both franchises with a prevalent focus on the sheer willpower to accomplish difficult or impossible goals, and the potential effects of this tremendous will power can get downright ridiculous. The ability to delay gratification, resisting short-term temptations in order to meet long-term goals.Īccording to the Superpower Wiki, "Indomitable Will" can be an actual superpower if it is inhuman enough, and Batman seems to agree.The APA's most recurring definition for "willpower" is the following As a guideline, this discussion will be following the qualifiers set by the The American Psychological Association and the Superpower Wiki. Willpower can be a difficult thing to discuss in-depth due to its vagueness and flexibility.