True agency in an isekai setting is not measured by the scale of destruction, but by the capacity to alter the predetermined trajectory of a world. Comparing a YPS-1 narrative anchor to a YPS-6 physical apex is a categorical error; the YPS scale fails here because it measures output rather than influence. While one operates through the kinetic energy of planet-shaking blasts, the other operates through the social energy of centripetal bonds. This disparity reveals a core truth about the genre: physical dominance is often a solitary pursuit of the self, whereas narrative dominance is a collective effort of the heart. Goku’s journey is a manifestation of pure Ego, where the world exists as a gym for his own transcendence. His bonds are benefits of his strength, not the cause of it. Conversely, Catarina’s total lack of traditional power forces a reliance on relational weight to survive her "doom flags." She does not seek a peak; she creates a safety net. Her growth is not a climb up a power ladder, but an expansion of her social circle. Where Goku’s power makes him a distant god-figure, Catarina’s weakness makes her an indispensable center of gravity. This contrast proves that a character with zero destructive capacity can possess superior narrative leverage than a warrior who can erase a solar system, provided they can turn enemies into allies. The ability to rewrite a scripted tragedy is a more significant form of power than the ability to shatter a planet.
Archetype breakdowns and dispute court land in later phases.