Talk:Mashima Takahiro/@comment-108.198.230.95-20141006044815

I suspect that his ability is really taming, rather than enslaving. (I am aware of the title, but the extent of his powers are unknown and begs this question.) Although his monsters nominally follow his orders and seem to want to protect and serve him, they have demonstrated the ability to act on their own and infact disobey his orders. This would explain why some monsters are available for joining his family, and some are not. Consider that Rose was tamable, but her spearwielding counterpart was not. Even the word "Taming" is suspect, as these monsters may have wanted a family or some sort of higher calling or relationship. Though he is called master, perhaps he gave purpose or meaning to their lives?