Another aspect is prior knowledge or experience. In some light novels, the MC is reincarnated or transferred from another world. Like in 'Konosuba', Kazuma has knowledge from his previous life which he uses to his advantage in the new world, and this knowledge combined with his unique skills makes him overpowered in certain situations.
The hero might be overpowered due to some special abilities or powers he was born with or acquired. For example, he could have super strength, magic powers, or extraordinary intelligence. And he is overly cautious perhaps because he has experienced great losses in the past when being reckless. So now, even with great power, he still thinks twice before acting to avoid repeating the same mistakes.
It could be that the nature of the world in the light novel is very unpredictable. There could be hidden enemies or powerful forces that even an overpowered hero would be wary of. So, in order to protect themselves and those they care about, they choose to be cautious. For example, there might be ancient curses or prophecies that target powerful individuals like the hero. And the hero, being aware of these potential threats, acts with caution.
Yes, there might be. There are many novels with various themes in the market. You can check online bookstores like Amazon or specialized fantasy novel platforms to see if such a novel exists.
Well, perhaps the hero has some super - powerful abilities like super strength or magic powers which make him overpowered. But he's overly cautious maybe because he has seen bad things happen when people act rashly in his world. So he's always double - checking things, thinking too much before acting even though he could probably just use his power to solve problems easily.
Maybe it has the ability to absorb chakra. So when Naruto is in a fight against an opponent with a large amount of chakra, he can use the sword to drain some of that chakra, weakening the enemy while strengthening himself. The sword could then store that chakra for later use, like to boost Naruto's own attacks.
It could be a sword that can cut through any substance, like the Susanoo easily. Just imagine Naruto swinging it and slicing through powerful jutsu defenses as if they were paper.
Well, it really depends on the specific fanfiction. Some fanfictions do make Ichigo overpowered. They might do this to explore different storylines or just for the fun of it. For example, in some, he could have a sudden boost in his reiatsu that makes him almost unbeatable. But not all fanfictions take this route. There are also those that focus on his character development in a more realistic way within the context of the Bleach universe and don't make him overly powerful.
It can also lead to unexpected twists. For instance, instead of rushing into a fight, the hero's caution might make them find a different solution, which changes the direction of the story. Their cautious nature might make them form alliances that they wouldn't have otherwise, which in turn affects the power dynamics in the plot. They might also avoid certain areas or characters because of their caution, which could later be revealed as a crucial missed opportunity or a smart move depending on how the story unfolds.
One popular one is 'Overlord'. The main character Momonga is extremely overpowered. He starts as a max - level player in a game and when the game world turns into a real one, his abilities are far beyond others. His magic powers and strategic mind make him nearly unbeatable.