Light Yagami, the main character from the anime and manga series "Death Note," manipulates his allies by using his intelligence, strategic planning, and manipulation skills. He often presents himself as a charismatic and trustworthy leader, gaining the trust of those around him. Light uses psychological manipulation techniques such as gaslighting, emotional manipulation, and deceit to control and influence his allies to serve his own agenda of creating a world free of criminals. Additionally, he strategically provides his allies with just enough information to keep them loyal to him while withholding key details to maintain his control over the situation.