Light Yagami, the protagonist of the anime "Death Note," heavily relies on manipulating time and events to execute his master plan of creating a utopia free of criminals. By strategically using the Death Note to control when and how individuals die, Light is able to shape events in his favor, eliminating threats and obstacles to his goals. Time manipulation allows him to carefully orchestrate scenarios to deceive his enemies and maintain his facade of innocence, all while advancing his agenda without being caught. This intricate manipulation of time and events is essential to Light Yagami's overall strategy of becoming the god-like figure Kira.