Light gains insider access but falls under closer scrutiny by L.
Reveals that Shinigami can die if they save a human they love.
Light "acts" as Kira for the police to lure Misa into a trap.
: Because Shinigami exist only to take life, using their power to extend a human's life results in their own immediate death.
Episode 12 of Death Note , titled , marks a chaotic turning point in the series as a second Kira enters the fray, forcing an unlikely "collaboration" between Light Yagami and his nemesis, L. The Story: A Deadly Game of Cat and Mouse
Light, realizing Misa is a reckless liability who could expose the secret of the Death Note, agrees to L's plan to "pose" as the original Kira. He scripts a televised response to lure her in, even attempting to slip in a hidden command for her to kill L—though L remains sharp enough to edit it out. Light Joins Task Force
: Gelus dissolved into sand, leaving behind his Death Note, which was eventually delivered to Misa by another Shinigami, Rem . The Climax: L’s "Freak Out"