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>>19142265
I don't mean to ruin the fun you two (or perhaps more) are having, but power level discussions like these are almost entirely based on conjecture. We don't really know much about the full extent of what Yukari, Okuu, and others are capable of. Sticking to what we DO know is a good start:

Yukari is capable of "manipulating any border", possesses vast knowledge about many subjects, and can manipulate individuals with ease. The most impressive displays of Yukari's border manipulation powers that we are aware of, is either erecting or weakening barriers in between worlds, denying or granting passage to objects and people. Exactly how destructive these powers can be is anyone's guess, but she has used them in the past to transport thousands of youkai for a failed invasion of the lunar capital, and erecting the Great Hakurei Barrier.

Yukari's knowledge has only really been displayed for the purpose of controlling shikigami, or providing trivia. Her skill at manipulating and deceiving people has been put to use to steal from the lunar capital, and make others run her errands. We don't really see Yukari engaging in or caring much about the politics of Gensokyo, but it does seem like she has an ulterior motive of expanding its influence. However, if Yukari really had the power to manipulate the entire world, I find it unlikely that she would keep tending to her little youkai reservation, considering a few zashiki-warashi temporarily re-appearing in the outside world "a rare chance" (pic related).

And regarding Okuu, which your specific post was actually about. The major catch about Okuu's power is that someone has to keep supplying her with fusible atoms (presumably heavy hydrogen or helium), and the only person we know about who does just that is Kanako. And we don't even know how much of said atoms Kanako has access to. Furthermore, we have never seen Okuu use or test her power anywhere near the output levels where it could be considered a global threat. At most, she has stirred up heat comparable to a steel furnace in the Hell of Blazing Fires, and shot some glowing orbs which could be grazed by a human girl on a broom.

>>19142470
You don't even realize that the other anon is not taking you seriously, and just keeps pulling your leg, do you?