: The Task Force identifies a pattern in recent Kira killings: several prominent CEOs are dying of heart attacks, specifically benefiting the Yotsuba Group . This leads L and Light to believe Kira may now be motivated by corporate greed.
: Political pressure causes the Japanese police to officially withdraw from the Kira case. L presents the team with a choice: quit the police force to continue the investigation or leave the case entirely. Death Note Episode 18
: Seeking to test the team's loyalty, L hides the fact that he has already secured financial support for their families. Feeling manipulated and needing to provide for his family, Shuichi Aizawa leaves the Task Force in protest. : The Task Force identifies a pattern in
: To aid in the upcoming corporate infiltration of Yotsuba, L introduces two specialized allies: Aiber , a professional con man, and Wedy , an expert thief and lockbreaker. Character Analysis L presents the team with a choice: quit