Sense Manipulation

Virgo Shaka (Saint Seiya) is capable of manipulation of the senses.

Background

Sense Manipulation is the ability to control the physical senses of oneself or others. The user can fully manipulate sensory functions such as sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste, balance, and pain. This grants the user the power to alter, enhance, diminish, or even remove these senses either temporarily or permanently. They can protect the target's senses from being overwhelmed, cause false sensory perceptions, prevent certain sensations from being perceived, or even induce sensory ailments. The effectiveness of this ability can vary depending on the user's mastery over the senses, with more experienced users able to manipulate multiple senses simultaneously or on a larger scale. However, certain advanced users may be limited by their mental or physical constraints.

Possible Applications

• Enhance or reduce the intensity of senses, allowing for heightened awareness or sensory deprivation.
• Temporarily or permanently remove a sense entirely, rendering the target incapable of perceiving specific sensory information.
• Protect or shield a target’s senses from harmful stimuli, preventing sensory overload.
• Create illusions by making the target sense things that aren't present, or remove the perception of things that are.
• Induce or heal sensory ailments, such as blindness, deafness, or pain.

Limitations

• The user may be restricted to manipulating only their own senses or those of others, depending on their capabilities.
• Individuals with superior intellect, such as those possessing Genius Intelligence, may be able to resist or counteract the effects of Sense Manipulation.
• While some users may create barriers against sensory interference, these "walls" are typically limited to the target’s mind and lack physical manifestation.